Condition
Pediatric Eating Disorders
The term eating disorders refers to a variety of conditions that involve abnormal eating behaviors. Eating disorders are serious mental health problems that can be life-threatening, so they require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Two of the most common eating disorders among adolescents and young adults are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who gets anorexia and bulimia?
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Treatment for Eating Disorders at Children's National Hospital
Our experts in the Eating Disorders Clinic emphasize a personal approach to care that addresses the physical, nutritional, psychological and emotional aspects of these disorders. Discover more about the treatments we offer.
Providers Who Treat Eating Disorders
Departments that Treat Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Clinic
The Eating Disorders Clinic treats adolescents and teens with eating disorders.
Bone Health Program
Orthopaedists at Children's National offer world-renowned expertise and life-changing care, including surgery, for children at high risk for bone fracture.
Psychology and Behavioral Health
In the Division of Psychology and Behavioral Health, our child psychologists and other mental health professionals work exclusively with children and teens, emphasizing patient and family-focused care.