Experts urge BMI method for calculating weight in kids with eating disorders
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 05:01
in Psychology & Sociology
An exact determination of expected body weight for adolescents based on age, height and gender is critical for diagnosis and management of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. However, there are no clear guidelines regarding the appropriate method for calculating this weight in children with such disorders.