What are some characteristics for anorexia?

Answer 1

Anorexia is noted for its sufferers eating very little, sometimes to the point where they are lliterally staving themselves. Most anorexics will strictly limit what they eat to low-cal foods. Lots of liquids are consumed, because they fill you up and can easily come with falvor without the calories. (water, flavored water, most teas, diet sodas, ect.) Also, any food is usually monitered by the person for the exact calorie count so that they know how much to work out (to burn it off) later on in the day. While eating with others (which anorexis often do, so people think that they eat more often then they really do), anorexics may play with their food or sneak it, to make it look like they are eating when they aren't.

Answer 2

There are numerous anorexic behaviors, but some of the most common ones are - *Refusal to eat, eating small amounts *Excessive exercise *Constant weighing, constantly looking in the mirror *Depression, social isolation *Odd food habits (cutting food up into small pieces, playing with ones food)

Answer 3

There are many habits that tend to be associated with anoreixa. Many border on OCD-like habits, too. Common ones are odd ways with food (cutting food into small pieces, eating foods in a certain order, not letting foods touch, ect.), excessive liquid consumption (usually water), and excessive exercise.

Answer 4

The behaviors of a person can vary, but anorexics tend to have similar behaviors in that they are socially isolated, depressed, secretive, and can be defensive or in denial over their condition. They may have odd food habits or refuse to eat with or near certain people or places. Many anorexics will suffer from fatigue, dizziness, fainting, mood swings, and irritability.

Answer 5

depression, signs of withdrawal from close friends and family, lack of interest in once loved activities, lack of appetite, extreme weight loss and/or gains, loss of skin color (paleness), low self confidence, isolation, drastic changes in lifestyle, friendships, or appearance

After long term abuse, hair begins to fall out, teeth begin to change color and/or decay, nails look unhealthy, and body looks unhealthily skinny ie: bones show very visibly through skin.

Answer 6

Anorexia is the disease in which a person, usually female, thinks they are too fat and starves themselves. If not treated, hospitalization and even death may occur. Signs include not eating much, creating rituals about eating, wearing only baggy clothes because the person thinks they are ugly in any other clothes, and depression. There are other characteristics, I am sure. If anyone wants to add any, please do. I am not an expert. Bulimia, on the other hand, is the disease of binges and purges. A bulimic person may take laxatives or cause themselves to throw up after binging or eating a large amount of food. Signs include yellowed teeth, bad breath, and frequent vomiting or diarrhea. Laxatives may also be used with anorexia.