How Do You Recognize Unhealthy Eating Patterns?
Unusual eating patterns can be signs of anything from an eating disorder to a vitamin deficiency. Recognizing unhealthy patterns in yourself and others is the first step to getting help and getting healthy. Watch for drastic changes in eating patterns in a loved one. Not eating anything at all or eating too much are both signs that something may be wrong with him, either physically or emotionally. Consider taking him to a doctor if these habits continue. Recognize that a large appetite can be just as dangerous as a small appetite. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, someone who overeats may have a binge eating disorder or bulimia, two diseases characterized in part by eating too much food. Watch out for habits such as picking at one’s food, pushing food around on a plate or not eating in front of others. A loved one who is exhibiting these behaviors might not be eating very much and may be at risk for anorexia, an eating disorder. Sufferers of anorexia often restric
