Eating Disorders: Signs and Symptoms In Teens

As a parent it is helpful to know some of the actual Signs and Symptoms of and Eating Disorder which include (this list is not meant to be inclusive):


1. Abnormal weight loss of 25% or more without any medical explanation

2. A noticeable reduction in food intake and /or a denial of hunger

3. Prolonged exercise despite exhaustion, fatigue or weakness

4. Intense fears about gaining weight

5. Purging after meals

6. Binging sometimes and then restricting food significantly at other times

7. Unusual patterns of handling food or eating food


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