What are all of the symptoms of anorexia?

Answer 1

Diagnostic Criteria for Anorexia Nervosa

* Refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height. Weight loss leading to maintenance of body weight less than 85% of that expected; or failure to make expected weight gain during period of growth, leading to body weight less than 85% of what is expected *

* Distorted view of one's body weight or shape. Undue influence of body weight or shape on self evaluation, or denial of the seriousness of the current low body weight. source:

http://www.eatingdisordersonline.com/explain/anorexianervosasigns.php Anorexia is defined by being 20% below the recommended body weight. In order to maintain their low body weight, anorexics will often times avoid normal activities- so as not to have to deal with facing the food. You'll notice that their clother are much larger on them, their faces appear gaunt, their eyes sunken in. Their hair may appear lack luster and brittle as well as their nails. Their period's become irregular and eventually cease to comes, as their body's lack the nutrition they require. Often times anorexics will also develop a layer of hair along the arms (their body's way of trying to keep warm). If you think your friend suffers from anorexia, talk to him or her about it. if they arent up for listening, or you lack the ability to properly help them, its important to speak to someone who can - a parent, school therapist, counselor etc
Some common signs of anorexia are...

Weight loss / protruding bones.
Not eating, or only eating very little / eating only "safe" (low-calories, low fat) foods.
Excessive exercise.
Hair loss.
Dry skin / flaky skin.
Discolored nails (usually a faint blue or purple).
Wearing baggy or different clothes to hide weight loss.
"Odd" food habits.
Obsesses over food, health, body image, ect.
Defensiveness over food, weight, food, ect.
Heart problems.
Organ weakness / failure.
Low body temperature.
Low heart rate.
Dizziness, fainting.
Weakness.
Mood swings.
Depression.