How To Know if Your Daughter Has an Eating Disorder [Video]

The numbers of young girls and young women who will be impacted by disordered eating or an eating disorder are alarming. The National Eating Disorder association reported that by age 6 young girls begin to express concerns about their body and weight. In Elementary aged girls, 40 - 60% are concerned about weight.  In the diet culture the American society promotes, young girls and women face significant pressure. 

In the video below I describe how to know whether or not your daughter may be displaying signs of an eating disorder. This includes physical symptoms to look for and behaviors to understand. I have also included here some helpful resources for you to learn more about helping your daughter.

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Additional Resources:

Catch It, Challenge It, Change It: Supporting My Daughter Through Eating Disorder Recovery

How Mom Guilt, Diets and Body Shame All Have the Same Roots

I Am Fat. And I Wish My Mother Could Accept My Body the Way I Have

Your Dieting Daughter (Book Recommendation)