[A history of childhood obesity acts as a barrier to the recovery from mental anorexia in adolescence ?]

Abstract

High rates of obesity, unhealthy eating behaviors, and eating disorders among children and adolescents have a very negative impact on their physical and mental health. The role of pediatricians and general practitioners is central in terms of prevention and screening. When a referral to a specialist is necessary, it is important to consider the bidirectional relationship between eating disorders and mental health problems. A history of obesity in a patient with mental anorexia leads to the need for specific management, particularly in relation to the concept of Weight Suppression (WS).