Signs and Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa:
- weight loss
- feeling fat
- denial of hunger
- excessive exercise
- restriction of calories
- restriction of fats
- restriction of certain food groups
- making excuses why not eating
- cooking for others
- pushing food on others
- preoccupation with food and weight
- fear of gaining weight
- loss of menstrual cycles (amenorrhea)
- food rituals
- distorted body image
Source: Eating Disorders: The Journey to Recovery Workbook (Laura J. Goodman & Mona Villapiano)