It is important to know that anorexia knows no parameters regarding age. Women in their 60’s can experience anorexia onset as easily as girls in their teens. In fact, today children as young as six are being diagnosed with this disease. The following are symptoms:

• • self starvation
• • extreme anxiety
• • depression
• • inordinate fear of eating, gaining weight and a fear of getting fat
• • psychological torment
• • refusal to eat, even though the desire to please parents is strong
• • persistent food avoidance and weight loss for emotional reasons
• • body image concerns or obsessions when there is no diagnosis regarding failure to thrive, which can cause growth problems
• • disturbed parent-child relationships

These symptoms are in addition to the classic signs and symptoms of anorexia.

If you know a child who might be struggling with anorexia, please get help today. Contact Remuda Programs at 1-800-445-1900.