Eating Disorder Screening Guidelines Shine Light: Experts

New guidelines from the Canadian Paediatric Society recommend primary-care providers screen all adolescents for eating disorders during all medical visits. Experts, including Dr. Debra Katzman from SickKids, emphasize the importance of these guidelines for early diagnosis and treatment. Eating disorders affect up to 5% of adolescents, often going unrecognized. Education is needed to avoid delays in diagnosis and ensure healthcare providers can identify symptoms across diverse patient profiles.