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 Anorexia Nervosa
Excessive weight loss in relatively short period of time Continuation of dieting although bone-thin Dissatisfaction with appearance; belief that body is fat, even though severely underweight Loss of monthly menstrual periods Eating in secret Serious depression Loss of monthly menstrual periods Unusual interest in food and development of strange eating rituals Obsession with exercise 
Bulimia Nervosa
Eating in secret Serious depression Loss of monthly menstrual periods Unusual interest in food and development of strange eating rituals Obsession with exercise Vomiting or use of drugs to stimulate vomiting, bowel movements, and urination Binging but no noticeable weight gain Disappearance into bathroom for long periods of time to induce vomiting
Binge Eating Disorder
Eating in secret Serious depression Binging--consumption of large amounts of food Abuse of drugs or alcohol This was taken from: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service National Institutes of Health National Institute of Mental Health
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