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NEDA TOOLKIT for Parents Table of Contents I. The NEDA Educational Toolkits Story...................................................... 3 II. About Eating Disorders. .............................................................................. 5 Eating Disorder Myths Risk Factors for Eating Disorders Emotional and Behavioral Signs of an Eating Disorder Physical Signs and Symptoms of an Eating Disorder Eating Disorder Statistics III. Supporting a Loved One. .......................................................................... 16 Encouraging a Loved One to Seek Help Encouraging Your Child to Seek Treatment First Steps to Getting Help How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder How to Talk to a Loved One about an Eating Disorder Talking to Young Children About Eating Disorders When Your Loved One is Over 18 and Refusing Treatment IV. 27 30 36 37 40 Insurance Issues........................................................................................ 43 Understanding Insurance Issues for Eating Disorders Treatment Obtaining Insurance Benefits for Higher Levels of Care Common Reasons for Denying Further Care Steps to Take When Determining Coverage Allowances Strategies for Providers for Fighting Insurance Denial How to Manage an Appeals Process Sample Letters to Use with Insurance Companies Other Steps for Loved Ones VI. 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 Treatment Information............................................................................. 26 Level of Care Guidelines for Patients Finding Treatment for Your Loved One’s Eating Disorder Questions to Ask a Treatment Provider Privately Selecting a Treatment Center for Your Loved One Treatment Glossary V. 6 10 11 12 14 44 47 48 49 50 52 53 63 Making Sense of Neuroscience .............................................................. 64 Appetite Body Image Neurotransmitters Reward Temperament and Personality 65 67 69 72 74 Page  | 2