Signs of Eating Disorders
There are many signs of eating disorders. Here are some signs and symptoms to look out for that may suggest someone has, or is on the verge of developing, an eating disorder.
- Obsession with body weight / being overweight
- Only eating certain types of food
- Picking at food
- Use of the bathroom immediately after eating
- Making excuses not to eat at meal times
- Rapid fluctuations in weight (weight loss or weight gain)
- Mood swings
- Excessive use of exercise
If eating disorder symptoms are recognised in the early stages of the disease, help can be sought more quickly making a successful recovery more likely.
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Signs of Bulimia Nervosa - Signs of bulimia nervosa can be physical, psychological and behavioural. Here are some of the most common signs and symptoms.
Signs of Binge Eating Disorder - Signs of binge eating disorder can be physical, psychological and behavioural. Here are some of the most common signs and symptoms.
Body Mass Index - Body Mass Index (BMI) is a statistical measure to determine the amount of body fat, involving a calculation based on weight and height.
Body Mass Index Limitations - Body Mass Index (BMI) is a useful tool in monitoring someone's health status, but it has its limitations.
Crash Diets - Crash dieting is not recommended by medical doctors and can be very damaging to health.
Disordered Eating - Disordered eating describes irregular patterns of eating behaviours, such as self-starvation, bingeing, purging and exercising obsessively.
