I am thankful that the Academy of Eating Disorders (AED) has made its 10-page Critical Points for Early Recognition and Medical Risk Management in the Care of Individuals with Eating Disorders free and downloadable. This wonderful resource is straightforward and easy-to-read and designed for local medical care professionals who are not specialists, but find themselves diagnosing and providing medical care for individuals with eating disorders and their families. Although, the booklet is not a comprehensive clinical guide, the diagnostic and medical management information is based on the best available research and best practices. AED hopes that these guidelines will improve recognition and prevention of medical morbidity and mortality associated with eating disorders. I encourage you to join with me in giving copies to local pediatricians, primary care providers, and therapists.