Get Help and Experience Recovery from Teen Anorexia with Registered Dietitians in the St. Louis Area

Signs of Anorexia in Teens

Signs and symptoms may include but not limited to:

Significant weight loss or failure to gain weight during periods of growth
Preoccupation or dissatisfaction with body image
Calorie counting or dieting
Avoiding meals or making excuses to skip meals
Withdrawal from social situations involving food or eating alone often
Excessive exercise even when sick or injured
Food rituals such as cutting things into tiny pieces or pushing food around
Feeling cold, dizzy, fainting, irregular menstruation in females is a significant red flag

What causes anorexia in teens (risk factors)?

Certain factors include genetics such as parents having a history of an eating disorder or untreated disordered eating (constantly dieting/obsessed about appearance/weight, etc.), trauma, perfectionism and societal pressures of thin = health!

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Outpatient Treatment and Nutrition Therapy for Anorexia in Teens:

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Family-Based Treatment with Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

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Does insurance cover nutrition therapy for anorexia?

We are in-network with many insurance companies. Insurance-based nutrition counseling is based on your insurance provider's approval and specific insurance plan. We can only provide services based on what they allow, following their specific guidelines. Such perimeters include:

Limitations in visits
Requiring a certain amount of time in between appointments
No additional support between appointments
Check your medical nutrition therapy benefits here.

While nutritional counseling can be beneficial for various conditions, we find that, specifically for those suffering from disordered eating, continuous support and ongoing accountability is the game changer in achieving recovery.

We believe that full recovery is possible with the right support and treatment. We look forward to being part of your healing process.

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