Starvation and Restrictive Eating Symptoms

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Preoccupation with food

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Impaired concentration

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Indecisiveness

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Mood swings

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Sleep disturbances

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Social isolation

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Depression

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Loss of control when food is available

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Loss of muscle and other body proteins, due to inadequate carbohydrate or total caloric intake

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Depressed immune system and water retention

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Reduced energy expenditure

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Modified sense of taste, leading to changes in appetite

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Constipation, due to low calories and fiber intake

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Slower emptying of food from the stomach, which can cause bloating and early satiety

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Binge eating

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Amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods), related to overall malnutrition

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Osteoporosis

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Fluid and mineral abnormalities

Health Ed: Starvation and Restrictive Eating Symptoms: rev. 7/27/04: kmb

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