An eating disorder may seem to be a sensitive topic and one that is not discussed openly among parents. But eating disorders happen among kids and teenagers. Eating disorders can cause dangerous eating habits that can lead to serious health problems in children. How do you identify if a child has an eating disorder? A child’s eating disorder can manifest in any of the following conditions: Anorexia: A child has this condition when he or she refuses to eat adequately, with the unfounded fear of getting obese or fat. Bulimia: A child may have this condition if he or she overeats and then expels the food soon after by vomiting or taking in laxatives to avoid getting fat. Binge Eating: This condition manifests when a child overeats or binges on food quickly, or a child eats a lot in a short amount of time.