Abstract
Although several studies have identified problematic eating and food-related behaviors (e.g., Bulimia Nervosa, hoarding, obesity)
as significant concerns among children in foster care, there is little evidence-based guidance on how practitioners may appropriately
identify and treat children with these concerns. The current review describes the scope of eating and food-related difficulties
among foster children, discusses potential etiological factors associated with these behaviors, reviews prevention and intervention
strategies, and highlights implications for future research. All of these topics are aimed toward child welfare workers who
are likely to encounter these eating patterns in practice. In addition to addressing problematic behaviors, this review also
incorporates strategies for the promotion of healthy nutrition among families in the welfare system.
as significant concerns among children in foster care, there is little evidence-based guidance on how practitioners may appropriately
identify and treat children with these concerns. The current review describes the scope of eating and food-related difficulties
among foster children, discusses potential etiological factors associated with these behaviors, reviews prevention and intervention
strategies, and highlights implications for future research. All of these topics are aimed toward child welfare workers who
are likely to encounter these eating patterns in practice. In addition to addressing problematic behaviors, this review also
incorporates strategies for the promotion of healthy nutrition among families in the welfare system.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-16
- DOI 10.1007/s10560-012-0262-4
- Authors
- Carolyn M. Casey, Department of Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, 424 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
- Catherine Cook-Cottone, Department of Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, 424 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
- Meredith Beck-Joslyn, Department of Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, 424 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
- Journal Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal
- Online ISSN 1573-2797
- Print ISSN 0738-0151