APPENDIX 3 - WARNING SIGNS OF BODY IMAGE DISSATISFACTION AND DISORDERED EATING

Signs of Body Image Dissatisfaction:

• Over or under-estimating size of body
• Talks about feeling "fat" or "ugly"
• Talks negatively about parts of body
• Worries about being too small or too large
• Is ashamed or embarrassed by appearance, size, height, physical maturity
• "Overdoes it" with physical activity
• Restricts food intake

Signs of Eating Problems:

• Excessive concern about weight, shape, and calories
• Feeling "fat" when not overweight
• Guilt or shame about eating
• Strict avoidance of certain foods, particularly those considered "fattening"
• Unusual eating habits
• Irregular menstrual periods or loss of menstrual periods
• Mood swings or irritability
• Noticeable weight loss (may be associated with Anorexia)
• Frequent weight fluctuations (may be associated with Bulimia)