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Anorexia nervosa
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Eating disorder that may affect the entire body
Symptoms may include altered body image, weight loss and loss of menstruation due to
low nutritional intake
Cause unknown
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females but more common in females
Can occur at any age but most often develops in mid to late adolescence
May be mild to severe
Can be life threatening
Treatments
Avoid weighing yourself
Avoid isolation; surround yourself with family and friends who want to see you get healthy
Reduce levels of stress where possible. Don’t be afraid to ask for help
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