Given the continued increase in incidence of eating disorders and their serious consequences, early detection is key. Which of these statements about early detection is true? a) Evidence of excessive weight concern, a pattern of weight loss or lack of appropriate increases in weight or height in growing children all warrant careful assessment for an eating disorder. b) Primary care providers do not really have a role in detecting the onset of eating disorders early and must rely on specialists. c) Concerns from parents, friends or school personnel that an adolescent has an eating disorder are seldom reliable indicators of a problem. d) Health-care providers should screen for eating disorders as part of regular health care, monitor weight and height, and watch for risk factors and red flags for eating disorders
