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INFORMATION

It is estimated that 35 million Americans struggle with disordered eating. The most common type of eating disorders are anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating. There are many less common and atypical eating disorders, however. If you are concerned about yourself or someone else, take this simple quiz:

-Are you constantly thinking about your weight or body?

-Are you frequently on a diet?

-Do you label food as good or bad?

-Are other people concerned about your weight or how much you eat?

-Do you feel tired most of the time?

-Are your periods normal?

-Do you have specific routines or rituals around eating?

-Do you avoid eating in front of others?

-Do you feel out of control around food?

-Are you vomiting, using laxatives, water pills, and herbs or trying to fast to lose weight?

-Are you exercising frequently or for long periods of time to burn calories?

-Is your weight repeatedly fluctuating?

-Do you frequently skip meals?

-Do any of the above interfere with your enjoyment of life, relationships and everyday activities?

If you answered yes to 3 or more, you have reasons to be concerned. You may benefit by seeing a nutritional therapist.

LINKS

1. National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders-ANAD

www.anad.org. (847-831-3438)

2. National Eating Disorders Association-NEDA

www.nationaleatingdisorders.org (800-931-2237)

3. Something Fishy