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The interactive workshop will equip pediatricians with tools to provide medical management for patients with eating disorders, with the understanding that patients also will need care from those with expertise in mental health and nutrition.

Interactive session will cover normal vs. abnormal eating, symptoms that might be cause for concern and practical tips for working with patients and families who are struggling with food aversions.

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Eating disorders may be triggered by pandemic-era stressors.

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Changes in routine, lack of social connections, heightened anxiety and increased use of social media are contributing to the development and worsening of eating disorders, according to experts.

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The clinical report includes descriptions of eating disorders’ effects on the body, necessary medical evaluations, treatment strategies and opportunities for advocacy.

Researchers found children with an autoimmune or autoinflammatory disease had a 50% higher hazard for an eating disorder.

Dr. Golden will discuss AAP recommendations during a session titled “Talking to Your Patient About Weight: the Skinny on Strategies for Preventing Obesity and Eating Disorders.”

Pediatricians should discourage dieting, skipping of meals or use of diet pills to lose weight. The focus should be on a healthy lifestyle rather than on weight.