Feeding and eating disorders in childhood.
OBJECTIVE
To review the literature related to the current DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for feeding disorder of infancy or early childhood; pica; rumination disorder; and other childhood presentations that are characterized by avoidance of food or restricted food intake, with the purpose of informing options for DSM-V.


METHODS
Articles were identified by computerized and manual searches and reviewed to evaluate the evidence supporting possible options for revision of criteria.


RESULTS
The study of childhood feeding and eating disturbances has been hampered by inconsistencies in classification and use of terminology. Greater clarity around subtypes of feeding and eating problems in children would benefit clinicians and patients alike.


CONCLUSIONS
A number of suggestions supported by existing evidence are made that provide clearer descriptions of subtypes to improve clinical utility and to promote research.
Bryant-Waugh
Rachel
R
Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom. waughr@gosh.nhs.uk
Markham
Laura
L
Kreipe
Richard E
RE
Walsh
B Timothy
BT
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D039721:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; D004435:Eating / Q000523:psychology*; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology*; D019959:Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010842:Pica / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology