Month: September 2026
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Weight Alone Is Not Enough in Eating Disorder Assessment
Weight is useful information, but it is not the whole assessment for a possible eating disorder. A current weight does not tell you how much someone has lost, how quickly that change occurred, what their eating and exercise patterns look like, or whether they are experiencing medical complications. Looking at current weight in isolation can…
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What New ARFID Research Is Teaching Us About Treatment
Research on avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) has expanded since the diagnosis was introduced in the DSM-5. However, the treatment literature for ARFID is still behind the research for other eating disorders. What does the treatment research show? Recently, there has been a randomized clinical trial aiming to offer stronger treatment evidence. The study compared…
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Meet EDPEN’s Clinical Advisory Committee and Advisory Board
EDPEN’s work is grounded in clinical education, collaboration, and practical resources for healthcare providers. Our Clinical Advisory Committee and Advisory Board bring additional expertise and perspective to our work. Clinical Advisory Committee The Clinical Advisory Committee includes professionals with backgrounds in eating disorder treatment, adolescent health, psychiatry, psychology, nutrition, and research. Rebecca DeHamer, MS, RD…