Write a 6 pages paper on features of anorexia nervosa. Again, nearly three-quarters of those affected by this disorder are females.

Physical signs. The physical signs and symptoms include excessive weight loss without any medical cause, dry skin, thinning of hair, feeling cold or presence of swelling in the extremities of limbs, low blood pressure, fatigue, and/or abnormal heart rhythms.

Psychological and behavioral signs. The psychological and behavioral signs and symptoms include feeling fat despite being underweight, refusing to eat, not able to remember things, refusing to accept low body weight as a problem, depression, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors like frequently checking weight, following extreme exercise regimen, and/or pretending or lying about eating.

1. Weight loss: Significant loss of weight without any associated medical reason is one of the primary indicators of Anorexia Nervosa. The disease may go unnoticed even by physicians during the initial phase because a lot of attention is given to obesity and related issues. However, if a healthy individual loses 5 to 10 pounds, then it is a matter of concern and should be followed-up (Dubansky, 2010).

2. Sudden change in eating habits: If an individual skips meals, eats only a few foods, and avoids entire food groups like meat or carbohydrate, or chews food endlessly, their behavior needs to be monitored and addressed as these are signs of anorexia.

3. Over-exercising: If the exercising regimen of an individual is turning into compulsive behavior, it is an indicator of Anorexia Nervosa. It may be difficult to detect over-exercising in individuals who are already engaged in sports.&nbsp.