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Behavioural Effects - Anorexia

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  • Excessive exercise and/or food restriction
  • Secretive behaviour surrounding eating or exercise
  • Overly sensitive to references about weight or appearance
  • Obsessive interest in cooking or preparing food for others
  • Refusal to eat in the presence of others
  • Aggressive when forced to eat "forbidden foods"
  • Self harm
  • Substance abuse
  • Suicide attempts
  • About 40 per cent of people with Anorexia Nervosa will later develop Bulimia Nervosa.

Last revision date: Monday, 06 February 2012 10:45

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