Anorexia Nervosa

Warning Signs

Dramatic weight loss

Preoccupation with weight, food, calories, fat grams, and dieting

Denial of hunger

Anxiety about gaining weight

Withdrawal from friends, family, and activities

Consistent excuses to avoid food

Obsession with exercise

Health Consequences

Muscle loss and weakness

Abnormal heart rate

Hair loss

Loss of bone density

Severe dehydration