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Eating disorder warning signs

June 26, 2004

The following are some warning signs of a possible eating disorder:

Skipping meals

Overemphasis on importance of weight and body size

Weight loss or failure to grow

Change in foods that were once favored

Frequent weighing

Common medical consequences include:

A cold feeling due to a slowed metabolic rate

Slow heart rate

Low blood pressure and dizziness

Hair loss and skin that looks sallow

Interrupted menstrual cycle

Abnormal blood test results, indicating vomiting and laxative abuse

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