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A NOREXIA S YMPTOMS D R P OOKY K NIGHTSMITH. W EIGHT L OSS Aim to keep weight below minimum for their height Despite low weight, aim to lose more Weight.

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1 A NOREXIA S YMPTOMS D R P OOKY K NIGHTSMITH

2 W EIGHT L OSS Aim to keep weight below minimum for their height Despite low weight, aim to lose more Weight loss continues despite health dangers

3 T HINK T HEY ’ RE F AT Distorted view of their shape Even when very thin, consider themselves fat

4 F EAR OF E ATING AND W EIGHT G AIN The thought of eating can induce physical symptoms of panic e.g. nausea, panic attacks

5 W EIGHT I NFLUENCES S ELF -E VALUATION Weight gain (however small) results in low mood Judge themselves by their weight Think others do too

6 L OSS OF P ERIODS Periods may become irregular or stop altogether due to excessive weight loss

7 C ALORIE C OUNTING May know the calorie content of many foods May set a daily calorie limit Will feel ashamed if they eat more than they’re ‘allowed’

8 H YPERACTIVITY Sport and exercise to burn calories May constantly walk, fidget, refuse to sit down

9 S YMPTOMS S UMMARY Weight loss Restricted eating Skipping meals Strange behaviour Calorie counting Baggy clothing Layers of clothing Can’t focus in class Weight Loss Think They’re Fat Fear of Eating and Weight Gain Weight Influences Self-Evaluation Loss of Periods Calorie Counting Hyperactivity

10 Need more support? Dr Pooky Knightsmith specialises in mental health and emotional well-being in the school setting. She can provide training sessions or workshops for school staff, parents or students on a variety of topics. For further information and free resources visit www.inourhands.com Email: pooky@inourhands.com Twitter: @PookyH


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