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Don’t rely on BMI alone when diagnosing eating disorders in children, says NHS England

todayJanuary 20, 2026

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Guidance for GPs and nurses says other factors should be taken into account, such as changes in behaviour

A child’s body mass index should not be the key factor when deciding which under-18s get help for an eating disorder, the NHS has told health professionals.

The new guidance from NHS England to GPs and nurses follows criticism that over-reliance on BMI has led to children who have an illness such as anorexia or bulimia being misdiagnosed and missing out on care.

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Source: www.theguardian.com

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