If you suspect children, relatives or friends may have an eating disorder, it is importnat to make your concern known, but in a loving, compassionate way, said Dr. Beth Mansfield, a psychologist in the Center for Health and Counseling at Southeast Missouri State University.
She offers these tips:
* List specific eating behaviors you see that cause concern.
* Use list to discuss concern for person's health and well-being.
* Urge medical treatment.
* Remember it is an illness.
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