If you think someone has an eating disorder, should you say something? A dietitian explains how to express concern without body shaming

The key to having a successful hard conversation is compassion and patience. Jacob Wackerhausen/iStock via Getty Images Plus You notice someone close to you has lost a lot of weight. You also notice that they’re skipping meals and talking more pessimistically about food and their body. You feel concerned but worry that commenting on their body might do more harm than good. So what should you do? Where is the line between showing concern and being harmful? I am familiar with the complexities…