An eating disorder characterized by the restriction of food intake leading to significantly low weight (less than minimally normal/expected) in the context of age, sex, developmental...
Onset may be insidious or stress related.
Patient unlikely to self-identify problem (lack of insight into the illness); corroborate with parent/relative.
Restriction of energy intake re...
Initial treatment goal geared to weight restoration; most managed as outpatients (OPs)
OP treatment:
Interdisciplinary team (primary care physician, mental health provider, d...
Close follow-up until patient demonstrates forward progress in care plan
Family and individual therapy is extremely important for long-term benefits/outcomes.
CBT i...
American Psychiatric Association. Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Eating Disorders. 3rd ed. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association; 2006. [View Abst...
F50.01 Anorexia nervosa, restricting type
F50.02 Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type
F50.00 Anorexia nervosa, unspecified
F50.0 Anorexia nervosa
307.1 Anorexia nervosa
307.59 Other d...
“Are you satisfied with your eating patterns?” and/or “Do you worry that you have lost control over how you eat?” may help to screen those with an eating problem.
Assess for suicide ris...
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