Your friend, Felicia, is the mother of a 13-year-old daughter, Yvonne. Felicia is concerned that Yvonne is anorexic because she "eats like a bird"
What can you tell Felicia about the causes and symptoms of anorexia that will help her identify if Yvonne is anorexic?
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer will be similar to the following:
"Anorexia nervosa is a disorder marked by a persistent refusal to eat and an irrational fear of being overweight. Individuals with anorexia nervosa have a grossly distorted image of their own body…. Anorexia is a serious disorder that can damage the heart, brain, or kidneys, sometimes causing death."
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