How to recognize the first signs of problems with nutrition – Health

Symptoms vary and depend on the type of disorder, but there are general signals that may indicate a problem.

Eating disorders are mental illnesses characterized by excessive preoccupation with food, weight, or body shape. Such behavior can lead to serious physical, psychological and social consequences. Eating disorders have one of the highest mortality rates among mental disorders and can occur at any age, but are more likely to begin in adolescence (ages 13 to 17).

Channel 24 told how to detect eating disorders.

Symptoms vary and may depend on the type of disorder, but there are general signals that indicate a problem:

• sudden weight loss or gain;

• hiding the amount of food consumed;

• eating fast or avoiding…