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Guidance and Information on Managing and Overcoming Eating Distress

The Dangers of Dieting PDF Print E-mail
THE DANGERS OF DIETING

Depriving the body of food leads to hunger and a preoccupation with food.

This can become a dangerous cycle of fear, food avoidance and the inability to control normal food intake.

Restricting food intake has many negative effects physically and mentally including:

Mental

Physical

Depression
Difficulty concentrating

Loss of muscle
Weakness
Weight loss
Loss of calcium in bones

If you are concerned about your dietary habits or those of a friends seek help.

Your GP will know someone who can help.