Classification of child and adolescent eating disturbances
β Scribed by Workgroup for Classification of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents (WCEDCA)
- Publisher
- Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 96 KB
- Volume
- 40
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0276-3478
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β¦ Synopsis
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. V
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