EATING DISORDERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDHOODOBESITY
The prevalence of obesity in the pediatric age group continues to grow steadily in recent years. Identified three theories associated with eating disorders in the development of obesity in children: external, restrictive, psychosomatic. Restrictive eating behavior has a relationship with overweight in children and adolescents, regardless of gender and age. The role of emotional and external eating behavior increases with age. Eating disorders in children contributes to the development and maintenance of excess weight and also hinders the effectiveness of treatment.