One of the toughest truths about being is a parent is that you cannot protect your children from so many things. Eating Disorders is one of them.
"...urges parents to follow their gut instincts. Too often physicians tell parents that it may be just a phase, that they should wait and see what happens," says Le Grange, who likens this to an oncologist who ignores the earliest signs of cancer. "Parents are nine times out of 10 spot on in their thinking that something is amiss. The sooner you recognize and diagnose the disorder the better the chances of recovery," Le Grange says. "
Here are 5 signs your child may be at risk.
1. Weight loss or lack of expected gain.
http://health.yahoo.net/articles/parenting/eating-disorder-signs-your-child