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- Title
Classification of child and adolescent eating disturbances.
- Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this article is to summarize major conceptual and clinical variables related to age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate classification of eating problems and disorders in children and adolescents. Method: A review of current classifications and related literature in child development is provided. Problems with current classification schemes are identified and discussed. Results: Current classifications are inadequate to address the clinical and research needs of children and adolescents with eating disturbances and disorders. Conclusion: A range of possible changes in classification strategies for eating disorders in children and adolescents are described. © 2007 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Eat Disord 2007
- Publication
International Journal of Eating Disorders, 2007, Vol 40, pS117
- ISSN
0276-3478
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1002/eat.20458