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| Warning signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa | Self-starvation, Perfectionism, ,Extreme sensitivity to criticism, Excessive fear of weight gain, Weight loss of at least 15%, Amenorrhea (no menstrual periods), Denial of feeling of hunger |
| Warning signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa | Buying and consuming large amounts of food, Purging after eating excessive amounts of food, When dining with other using the bathroom immediately after eating, Using laxatives and diuretics, Keeping weight constant while overeating fattening foods, Mood swings, Depression and guilt after binging and purging. |
| Warning signs and symptoms of binge-eating disorder | Not restricting diet between binging episodes, Often eating quickly until uncomfortably full, Eating when not hungry, Eating alone due to feelings of shame and guilt about overeating. |
| Benefits of major food group: fruit/vegetables | Reduce risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke. Protect against some types of cancer. Reduce risks of heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lower blood pressure. Help reduce bone loss. Reduce risk of developing kidney stones. Lower calorie intake. |
| Benefits of major food group: grains | Reduce risk of heart disease. Minimize or eliminate constipation. Help with weight management. Grain products fortified with folate before and during pregnancy help prevent neural tube defects during fetal development. |
| Benefits of major food group: proteins | Function as building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, blood, enzymes, hormones, and vitamins. Many protein foods provide iron, which helps carry oxygen in the blood. Seafood provides omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease. |
| Benefits of major food group: dairy | Improve bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Reduce risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. |
| Benefits of major food group: oils | Improve bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Reduce risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. |
| Important things to check on a food label | Serving size, ingredient list, % Daily Value |
