Disordered eating behaviours: characterize the type and frequency of behaviours (fasting, bingeing, purging, excessive exercise), quantify current daily intake, determine weight changes and duration of symptoms (amount of weight loss/failure to gain weight during a period of growth, growth or pubertal delay).
Concerning symptoms/risk factors for hospitalization: see Table 1 below.
Mental health status: screen for suicidality and self-harm. Refer to TREKK’s Suicidal Risk Screening and Assessment Recommendations.
Social: assess the social and familial context and determine barriers to outpatient care, impact on daily activities (i.e., school attendance, drop in grades or activity level, withdrawing from friends).

Weight and height (compare to previous, if available), % median BMI (see Table 1) or % weight loss
Orthostatic vital signs with patient supine for 3-5 min, then standing after 3-5 min. If unable to stand, record while the patient is sitting with feet dangling.
Temperature and hydration status
Other changes: lanugo hair, skin integrity (e.g., ulcers/skin breakdown), bruising, muscle wasting, dentition, swollen salivary glands, signs of self-harm