Eating behavior is a complex behavior with biological and social components. The incidence of eating problems in childhood is increasing day by day. This problem is seen in 25-45% of healthy children, while it can reach up to 80% in children with developmental delays. Studies conducted on healthy children without any eating problems indicate that 20-60% of these children’s parents believe that their children do not eat enough. Serious eating disorders requiring intensive medical and behavioral treatment are seen in 3-10% of children. When evaluating childhood eating disorders, attention must be paid to physiological/functional and behavioral problems and the interaction between them. Attributing eating disorders entirely to structural or psychological processes can lead to the neglect of most behavioral problems. Conversely, viewing all eating problems as behavior-based can lead to overlooking organic causes. Successful treatment outcomes require the joint assessment of physiological causes and behavioral problems.
For example, in a child with normal eating behavior, the problem may begin with an accidental choking incident/experience, which causes anxiety in the child and leads to food avoidance behavior. It would be appropriate to address this case as a choking phobia...
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