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Eating Disorder
Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa

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The obesity epidemic is a hot topic in the news, particularly since First Lady Michelle Obama has taken it on as a personal cause. Although obesity, especially in children, is a serious health problem, at the other end of the spectrum, are those who have adopted a near-starvation lifestyle due to a serious disorder known as anorexia nervosa.

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image that results in self-starvation and can lead to serious health issues and even death. This disorder is particularly prevalent among teenage girls, although it does affect boys and adults to a lesser degree.

Here is a list of symptoms to look for if you think someone you love may have anorexia nervosa.

Keep in mind that Anorexia Nervosa is a very serious disorder that can result in death.

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Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa

* A distorted body image such as thinking they are fat, when they are not.

*An obsession with fat and losing weight when not overweight or even underweight

*Irrational fear of gaining weight, even when underweight.

*Amenorrhea, which is missing period at least three months in a row.

*May have unusual food behaviors such as cutting food into very small pieces or being unable to eat a normal portion of food.

*Binging and purging behavior using laxatives or self-induced vomiting.

If you suspect that someone you love has an eating disorder, please seek professional help as soon as possible.

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Eating Disorder Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa

Eating Disorder
Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa