Calling your health care provider
If you see that your child is restricting his or her food intake, over-exercising, or is excessiverly preoccupied with weight, you should talk to your doctor. Early intervention before abnormal patterns are established can reduce the severity of an eating disorder.
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if fainting, irregular pulse, seizures, or other severe symptoms develop in a person with anorexia nervosa.
Prevention
In some cases, prevention may not be possible. Encouraging healthy, realistic attitudes toward weight and diet may be helpful. Sometimes, counseling can help.
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