Question

A 16-year-old girl presents with low BMI fear of weight gain and distorted body image. According to NICE guidelines what is the recommended initial management approach?

Accepted Answer

Family-based therapy

Answer

Immediate inpatient admission for all patients

Answer

Long-term benzodiazepine use

Answer

High-calorie feeding without psychological support

Answer

Antidepressants as first-line

Practice question

A 16-year-old girl presents with low BMI fear of weight gain and distorted body image. According to NICE guidelines what is the recommended initial management approach?