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Does your child or someone you know tend to ... |
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be overly concerned with body appearance or weight? |
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be moody and irritable? |
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have anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts? |
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have anxiety around meal times? |
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feel guilt or dislike themselves? |
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diet frequently or often make excuses not to eat? |
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have problems with overeating? |
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have obsessive behaviors with food, such as only drinking from a certain cup or eating certain foods only on certain days of the week? |
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wear baggy clothes, layer their clothes, or their clothing style has changed? |
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hoard food? |
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spend time in the bathroom after meals? |
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be socially withdrawn or isolated? |
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avoid social situations where food is available? |
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have given up or lost interest in some former hobbies? |
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have had dramatic weight loss or rapid fluctuations in weight? |
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be dehydrated (evident in thinning hair, sallow skin, and dry, brittle nails)? |
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have edema where the body retains water or fluid, making it look puffy? |
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have irregular or stopped menstrual periods? |
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experience slowed metabolism (which causes slower heart rate, low blood pressure, lower body temperature, feels cold often, bluish-colored fingers, toes, hands, or feet)? |
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develop hypoglycemia or low blood sugar (which causes confusion, illogical thinking, coma, shakiness, and irritability)? |
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sometimes feel faint, dizzy, or fatigued? |
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have trouble with concentration, memory, and thinking ability? |
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have frequent constipation, diarrhea, cramps, or other bowel problems? |
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often have a sore throat, indigestion, and heartburn? |
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bruise easily? |
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Total 'Yes' |
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(out of 25 possible) |
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Interpretation |
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