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Review
. 2007 Nov:40 Suppl:S117-22.
doi: 10.1002/eat.20458.

Classification of child and adolescent eating disturbances. Workgroup for Classification of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents (WCEDCA)

T Bravender  1 , R Bryant-Waugh, D Herzog, D Katzman, R D Kreipe, B Lask, D Le Grange, J Lock, K Loeb, S Madden, D Nicholls, J O'Toole, L Pinhas, E Rome, M Sokol-Burger, U Wallen, N Zucker; Workgroup for Classification of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents
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Classification of child and adolescent eating disturbances. Workgroup for Classification of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents (WCEDCA)

T Bravender et al. Int J Eat Disord. 2007 Nov.

Abstract

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.

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