What are characteristics of people with anorexia nervosa?

Answer 1

There are many characteristics and effects that go along wiht anorexia, but 5 are... * Weight Loss

* Unwillingness to eat (or only eating VERY small amounts) * Excess, intense, or very often exercise * Organ problems (i.e. problems due to lack of nutrients, a girl not having her period) * Hair (on the head) loss, discoloration, loss of "shine", becoming more fragile / brittle, thinning, becoming lank. Also, hair growth (called lanugo) of a peach-fuzz thin layer as the body tries ot compensate for loss of body fat.

Answer 2

Three main characteristics of anorexia are...

1. Weight loss. (Usually significant, protruding bones, taut skin.)

2. Refusal to eat, eating only low-cal "safe" foods, eating only in the presence of others.

3. Constant exercising. (Usually for long periods of time, intense workouts.)

Answer 3

People who suffer from anorexia have many symptoms. Some common ones are (though are not exhibited in every case)... *Weight loss, protruding bones, low body mass *Dry skin *Hair loss, dullness, becoming brittle *Growth of thin "peach-fuzz" hair on arms, chest, back, and stomach (called lanugo) *Weakness, dizziness, fainting *Being cold when other are not *Low blood pressure *Heart problems *Organ malfunctions, weakness, or failure *Depression, low-self-esteem, low body-image *Mental condition of BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder)

Answer 4

Anorexia can be characterized in a variety of ways. Some common ones 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.

Among those who are treated, many relapse into abnormal eating patterns

Answer 5

*Restricted eating. *Excessive exercise. *Weight loss. *Odd food habits. *Getting cold easily when others are not (due to loss of body fat to keep warm). *Organ problems / damage / failure. *Hair loss. *Dry skin. *Depression. *Social isolation. *Self harm or harm to others. *Mood swings. *Only eating "safe" (low-cal, usually) foods.

Answer 6

Any person can develop anorexia, but there are certain groups of people who are more prone to developing the disorder, which include...

* Women (90% of anorexics are women, 10% are men)

* Ages 12-26

* Caucasian

* People with a history of alcohol or substance abuse

* Athletes are more prone to developing orthorexia and / or anorexia athletica

* Individual from a middle- or upper-class family

Some common characteristics found in anorexics are...

* Social isolation

* Perfectionism / OCD

* BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder)

* Low self-esteem

* Low sense of self-worth

* Denial

* Depression

Answer 7

Anorexists are generally skeletal in appearance. They look weak, sickly and frail. They are usually withdrawn and lack energy.

Answer 8

soft down like arm hair, can see veins in the thighs and 3 bruises on the thigh and never eats or only eats things with high calories