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Volume 31 Number 4

October 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1	Update on Eating Disorders and Multi-disciplinary Treatment Teams Amy L. Barausky, RD Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated that while the prevalence of obesity in the United States has increased, the population of children and adolescents with eating disorders has also increased (1). The education provided to help children battle childhood obesity can turn into an unhealthy obsession with dieting and body image (2, 3). This unhealthy obsession, which can lead to a full-blown eating disorder, is most commonly seen in developed countries, with the greatest frequency among young adult women (3.2% of women between the ages 18 and 30).
6	Eating Disorder Resources Allison Mallowe RD, LDN Various resources for multiple audiences.
8	Motivational Interviewing in the Child or Adolescent with Disordered Eating Kimberly Cover, MS, RD, CNSD, LDN A working knowledge of the stages of change and motivational interviewing (MI) can provide the framework to improve the delivery of effective care. This article provides a brief overview and suggestions on the use of the stages of change and MI in caring for patients with eating disturbances.
12	From the Editor Liesje Nieman Carney RD, CNSD, LDN As I enter into my term as editor, I am aspiring for another great year of newsletters that are informative, cutting edge, and reflect evidence-based practice. I want to express my gratitude to Paula Charuhas, outgoing editor, for her guidance during my transition from co-editor to editor.
13	And Then That Other Eating Disorder…Food Phobia Julie O'Toole M.D., M.P.H. Food phobia of childhood, primarily seen in pre- or early pubertal children, was first described as such by Rachel Bryant-Waugh (1). In our experience at the Kartini Clinic for Disordered Eating, pediatric providers report that they are often at a loss when dealing with this puzzling diagnosis.
15	CPE Questions Kathryn Mount, MS, RD, LDN This self-study program is available only to members of the Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group. After reading the continuing professional education articles, answer the following questions by indicating your responses online at www.pediatricnutrition.org (login to the Members Only section, and follow the prompts to Building Block for Life). This activity has been approved for two hours of continuing professional education for registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered by The Commission on Dietetic Registration.
16	What Parents Don’t Know – And What We Need You to Tell Us Laura Collins When my daughter developed an eating disorder six years ago, I didn’t know what I didn’t know. In that initial period I felt fear, confusion, and shock. It was as if my real life had been suddenly moved out of my reach, and our family had landed in someone else’s reality. I did not know what to ask, and I did not know who to go to for help.

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FOR THIS ISSUE:

EDITOR

Liesje Nieman Carney, RD, CNSD, LDN

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
34th Steet and Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-4399

Co-EDITOR

Cheryl Lair, RD/LD, CSP, CBE

Parkland Health and Hospital System
5201 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75235

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