Last Reviewed: 01 Jan 2026
The guide outlines evidence-based recommendations for recognising behavioural, physical, and psychological warning signs, responding appropriately to identified concerns, and establishing effective referral processes for clients at higher risk.
Recommendation One: Support a healthy, inclusive environment
Recommendation Two: Recognise warning signs
Recommendation Three: Identify suitable referral processes for higher risk clients
Recommendation Four: Identify clients with extreme forms of dieting, binge eating, self-inducing vomiting and misuse of laxatives, diuretics, diet pills, PIEDs or prescription weight loss medication (such as GLP-1 receptor agonists) and implement appropriate actions
Recommendation Five: Support recovery in collaboration and maintain best practice
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