Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the prevalence of eating disorders has increased significantly, with some estimates showing it has doubled. One systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 studies from 16 countries found that 1 in 5 children and adolescents showed signs of disordered eating.1 Eating disorders are often accompanied by mental health comorbidities such as depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and body image issues, which young children growing up with chronic kidney disease are likely to be at risk of.