Meggs M
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(1/3/04 2:49 pm)
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Warning Signs of Anorexia
-Abnormal weight loss of 25% or more with no known medical illness accounting for the loss.
-Reduction in food intake, denial of hunger and decrease in consumption of high carbohydrate and fat-containing foods.
-Prolonged exercising despite fatigue and weakness.
-Intense fear of gaining weight.
-Peculiar patterns of handling food.
-Amenorrhea in women (loss of menstrual cycle).
-Some exhibit bulimic episodes of binge eating followed by vomiting and/or laxative diuretic abuse.
Hope Network
www.hopenetwork.info/anorexia.html
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