How to spot the subtle signs of an eating disorder in your child

Wanting to eat alone, spending too much time in the bathroom, and excessive exercise may be indicators.

Eating disorders can often have rather obvious red flags, but many more subtle signs can go unnoticed

Eating disorders have obvious signs: Eating less, avoiding meals, cutting out whole food groups, becoming anxious about eating, or fear of weight gain.

But these bigger red flags can be hidden behind subtler signs. We asked three experts to talk about behaviours that may signal an eating disorder in children, but which are often missed by parents and caregivers.