Psychiatric News (2/22) reports, “Children who show greater food responsiveness in early childhood have a higher risk of experiencing eating disorder symptoms in early adolescence, while those who eat more slowly have a lower risk of such symptoms, according to a study.” The research found “a 1-unit increase in the food responsiveness scale in early childhood corresponded with a 47% increased risk of binge eating symptoms in early adolescence.” The findings were published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.
Related Links:
— “Appetitive Traits in Children May Be Associated With Disordered Eating in Adolescence, Psychiatric News, February 22, 2024