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Fasting for Children

Written by: Gunborg Palme, certified psychologist, psychotherapist and teacher in psychotherapy.

First version: 22 Jul 2008. Latest version: 08 Aug 2008.

Abstract:
Answer from an expert on the issue of whether children should faste.

Question:

Is fasting recommended for children?

Answer:

Fasting is never suitable for children or teenagers. There is a large risk that fasting will initiate an eating disorder.

More Information

Forcing children to eat More about fasting More articles about Children, Food and Eating More articles about eating disorders More articles about children

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