Signs to look for

These are the main signs which NHS MK and BalancED MK say could indicate someone you know has an eating disorder.

Behavioural Symptoms:

• Social withdrawal - children may decide they don't want to be around their peer group, particularly around meal times
• Discarding lunches
• Avoiding meals
• Changes in eating behaviour
• Changes in everyday behaviour
• Depression

Physical Symptoms:

• Weight loss - this may be hard to spot if you are around the person every day
• Dizzyness
• Loss of vision
• Fainting