107. Understanding Picky Eating vs Feeding Disorders Among Adolescents
with Jaclyn Pederson
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How to Know if You’re Not “Just a Picky Eater”
Feeding Disorders are relatively new when compared to other more established and commonly understood eating disorders, so it can be difficult to find factual, up-to-date research-backed information and support. Plus, because it's not typically considered a teen disorder, it is overlooked, misdiagnosed or confused with an eating disorder like Anorexia Nervosa.
In this week's episode of the Healthy Teen Life podcast I'm joined by Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, to discuss the intricacies of feeding disorders in adolescents.
In particular we cover the two conditions of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD). Due to this lack of awareness, it's now becoming more clear these conditions don't just effect babies or young children, but in fact, may be present among adolescents and even adults who were never diagnosed.
If you're a teen, young adult, or a concerned parent who believes yourself or a family member to be a picky eater, you'll want to listen in.
The episode highlights the signs, symptoms and importance accurate diagnosis; treatment options and the multidisciplinary approach needed for effective treatment; the role of genetics; how to advocate for yourself or a loved one; how to navigate the complexities of these conditions; and where to access resources that provide guidance and support.
This is one of the most comprehensive episodes on Feeding Disorders for adolescents you can find.
Today we discuss:
01:33 Understanding Feeding Disorders
04:38 The Impact of ARFID and PFD
07:27 Distinguishing Picky Eating from Feeding Disorders
10:16 Navigating Diagnosis
15:07 Consequences of Untreated Disorders
20:30 Feeding Disorders and Self-Image
24:42 The Importance of Multidisciplinary Care
27:33 Support Systems for Families
29:10 Prevalence of Feeding Disorders
32:14 Putting Social Media into Perspective
37:12 Resources for Parents
37:47 Genetic Connections in Feeding Disorders
Jaclyn Pederson
With more than a decade of experience in program development, Jaclyn Pederson’s broad knowledge of programming in the public and social sectors includes program and strategic initiative design, fund development, special events, grant writing, and community engagement. A system thinker and positive team builder, she uses transformational leadership principles to develop energized and efficient workgroups that influence significant organizational and systemic change for all affected by pediatric feeding disorder –such as the development of the expanded PFD Alliance. Jaclyn also manages Feeding Matters’ strategic partnerships with numerous professional associations including American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN).
Links for Feeding Matters:
Website: feedingmatters.org
Get Help: https://www.feedingmatters.org/family-support-resources/
Is it PFD? https://www.feedingmatters.org/is-it-pfd/
Is it ARFID? https://www.feedingmatters.org/is-it-arfid/
ARFID/PFD Navigating the Overlap:
https://www.feedingmatters.org/pfd-and-arfid-overlap/
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