Feeding and Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents

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Feeding and Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Recorded for 2025 National Conference

Credit(s):

0.95 Contact Hour(s) of CE; 0.24 of which may be applied towards Pharmacology

Program Number:

25067321

Original Program Date:

June 18, 2025

Duration:

57 minutes

Access:

Available until July 15, 2026

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Activity Duration

Content Expires:

July 15, 2026 (11:55 p.m. CT)
CE for this activity will not be available after this date.

This CE activity was recorded for the 2025 AANP National Conference.

This activity includes closed captioning.

Delivery Note: The content for this activity was previously presented during the 2025 AANP National Conference. If you already completed the content of this activity while attending the live or virtual conference, you should not complete this content a second time. Learners should only complete ONE delivery-method to earn credit. Completing multiple delivery options for the same activity is considered duplicate credit for the same content and will not be accepted by regulatory bodies.

Overview
This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in diagnosing and treating eating disorders among children and adolescents. Attendees will explore updated diagnostic criteria (specifically the newly added DSM-5 ARFID diagnosis), including nuanced distinctions in symptomatology, as well as recent updates in eating disorder etiology including genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. The session highlights emerging trends in evidence-based treatments, encompassing both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options. The discussion will focus on the unique developmental needs and challenges of young patients. Case studies and clinical vignettes will illustrate practical applications of these updates, emphasizing early intervention approaches and multidisciplinary treatment models. Participants will leave equipped with current knowledge essential for improving diagnostic accuracy, enhancing therapeutic outcomes, and fostering collaborative care practices in pediatric eating disorder management. This presentation aims to empower healthcare professionals, educators, and caregivers with actionable insights to better support the mental and physical health of children and adolescents facing these complex disorders. This presentation will be suited for both psychiatric and primary care NPs working with or interested in working with child and adolescent populations.

Objectives

Outline the challenges and opportunities presented by recent research findings in pediatric eating disorder treatments.
Describe recent advancements in the understanding of eating disorder etiology in youth.
Differentiate between evidence-based non-pharmacologic treatment modalities (e.g., Family-Based Therapy, nutritional rehabilitation) and select appropriate interventions based on age, severity, and family context.
Apply multidisciplinary care principles through clinical case studies to enhance collaboration across providers, schools, and families in the treatment of eating disorders in youth.

Speakers
Anna Pasternak, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Alexandra Sietsma, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Disclosure
This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies.

The speakers have the following disclosures:

We have nothing to disclose.

Disclaimer
Individuals who have contributed to the CE Center (content originally from the 2025 AANP National Conference) were carefully selected for their knowledge and experience in the subject area under review. This presentation is informational only and may contain opinions of the authors from their personal experience that do not necessarily express the opinions of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). The activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings. Clinical practice is a constantly changing process and new information becomes available every day. Neither AANP nor the contributing individuals can warrant that the material will continue to be accurate, nor do they warrant that the material is completely free of errors upon publication. Attendees and participants should appraise the information presented critically and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for any product or device mentioned in this program.

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0.95 Contact Hour(s) of CE,
0.24 of which may be applied towards Pharmacology