"At USCD, the 5-day Instensive Family Treatment is focused on getting rid of food phobias and challenging kids with challenging, diverse foods. Dr. Kaye told us that healthy eaters (aka: recovering anorexics) should be able to eat anything that is served to them.  The concept is that food is social and our children need to overcome food and eating phobias in order to be successful, social individuals who can eat whatever is offered in a social setting....."
 "I agree that "milkshakes and muffins" (would be a good name for a restaurant!) are super foods for anorexics.  I love the big, texas size muffin pans -- I'll never return to the small size again."
sarabande on Let's talk FOOD!

 "Wow!  Thanks so much for the advice.  Finding out about FBT has really restored our hope.  It was so important to open up the forum this morning and see the responses.  We know that we are not alone.......... We feel at times, paralyzed."J