The most common question I’m asked by parents is, “Does my daughter or son have an eating disorder?” While there isn’t a definitive answer, there are signs you can look out for that will guide what you should do next.

An Eating Disorder vs. Disordered Eating

It can be helpful to think about eating along a spectrum: on one side, a person eats with ease (i.e. they are relaxed, can be social and are flexible around food).

On the other side, a person is stressed or anxious around food. This can lead ...