Question

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 her 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.

Answer 1

Answer:

• She does not think she is adequate.

• She consistently refuses to eat.

• Her weight loss is abnormal.

Explanation:

Natalie has no aptitude for Ballet, but her parents insist she do. Although she realizes that it's no good for ballet, she's not blaming it on the fact that she doesn't like ballet, but on the fact that she's fat and short. Natalie thinks she is not appropriate and this can trigger problems. In this case, he has lost weight quickly and abnormally and always refuses to eat. These symptoms are common in people with eating disorders, so Erick is concerned.

Answer 2

Answer:

She does not think she is adequate

Her ballet training is excessive

She refuses to eat

Her weight loss is abnormal

Natalie was overweight and felt she was too short, so she refuses to eat, increases her ballet training and loses a significant amount of weight in a short time.