Question

recognizing warning signs
eric and natalie have been friends since the third grade. natalie often discusses her struggle to meet her parents
high expectations. now in high school, she often
comments that she is not a good ballet dancer because
she is too short and fat. eric is concerned that she no
longer goes out with their group of friends, he rarely sees
hers anymore, as she practices ballet for hours on end,
and she appears to have lost significant weight over the
past six months. when they do manage to spend time
together, natalie refuses to eat anything. eric is worried
that natalie has an eating disorder and needs help.
which warning signs cause eric to believe natalie
needs help for an eating disorder? check all that apply.

she takes ballet seriously.
she does not think she is adequate.
her parents do not appreciate her.
she consistently refuses to eat.
her weight loss is abnormal.
her ballet training is excessive.

Explanation:

• "She does not think she is adequate" shows a negative self - perception which is common in eating disorders.
• "She consistently refuses to eat" is a direct behavior related to eating disorders.
• "Her weight loss is abnormal" is a physical sign that can be associated with eating disorders.
• "Her ballet training is excessive" can be a form of over - exercising which is sometimes linked to eating disorders as a way to control weight.

Answer:

She does not think she is adequate, She consistently refuses to eat, Her weight loss is abnormal, Her ballet training is excessive.