Eating disorders Children & teens

Monitoring a child's growth during anorexia care

A child being treated for anorexia should have their growth and development monitored.

94% of the time this step is missed

Across de-identified U.S. psychiatric records, we found this step was missed about 94% of the time it should have happened.

This page is here to help you know what to ask about. It is not medical advice, and you should never start, stop, or change a medication on your own. Bring these questions to a doctor who knows you.

Questions to ask your doctor

Copy a line and ask it at your next visit. These are questions to start a conversation, not instructions to change your treatment.

Is my child's growth and development being monitored during treatment?
How often will their height and weight be tracked?

This page is information, not medical advice. It describes care patterns across many people and can't speak to your own situation. Bring these questions to a clinician who knows you.

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