Spotting the signs of disordered eating in youth: Tips for parents and caregivers

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Spotting the signs of disordered eating in youth: Tips for parents and caregivers

Eating disorders are on the rise in youth, with research showing that health-care visits for eating disorders have doubled since before the COVID-19 pandemic. (Shutterstock)In the age of social media, youth are constantly bombarded with viral trends and toxic messages that set unrealistic standards about the ideal body image. This has translated into a far too common expression of body shape dissatisfaction in young people. Eating disorders, suc…