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There are several anorexia signs: extremely restricted eating, extreme thinness, relentless pursuit of thinness, intense fear of gaining weight and distorted body image.
Dr. Bertha Tavarez, Clinical Director at Clementine South Miami, says most of teens want to change their bodies because they think this makes them more popular.
She advises parents to be alert if their kids are decreasing in weight or they see any change in their behavior.
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