*5.7. Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences*

There are limited data on the effect of structured intervention models to treat obesity and EDs in children who have experienced ACEs. Since there is an association of ACEs with obesity and EDs, the healthcare team should consider the possibility of having an ACE. Screening for ACEs would be regularly performed using validated tools [92,93]. In the case of an affected child, multicomponent intervention strategies should include appropriate psychosocial support and counseling to manage anxiety due to trauma that would impede the effectiveness of obesity and ED treatment. Of note, prevention policies for ACEs that may chance self-confidence, social and emotional skills could accompany healthy eating education on an individual and family level.
