Childhood-Onset Eating Problems

This report provides information about childhood-onset eating problems and discusses the current position of research within the field. It should be of practical use to general practitioners and paediatricians as well as other specialists. It focuses on problems in children aged five to 12 years.

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Within the last few years, eating problems in childhood have become a real public health issue. Problems at this stage in the life course have a huge potential impact on the growth and development of the child and cause high anxiety for parents and carers. This report provides an up-to-date information resource about childhood-onset eating problems and discusses the current position of research within the field. It will be of practical use to general practitioners and paediatricians as well as other specialists working with children. Features:

Focuses on eating problems found in children between the ages of 5-12 years
Provides data about incidence
Practical information about interventions and treatments
Examines aetiological and maintaining factors
Assesses long-term effects of an inadequate diet
Discusses potential and actual outcomes for the different disorders
Includes a review of the research conducted within the field and critical appraisal of key research papers