Children developing an ED normally display higher levels of
anxiety than you're used to seeing as a parent, usually when they're around
food. They may object to eating more vocally than you're used to.
But how do you know if an ED is causing anxiety? Your child
may display unusual behaviors before or after noticeable changes in weight. If
your child starts obsessing over food and weight, particularly in public, it
could be a sign of anorexia.