Lisa attends your 2:00 class religiously and has been losing weight rapidly. On Tuesday, she complains of feeling cold and then faints. She is pale, has dry skin and you notice her hair is thin and patchy, which was not the case a month ago. Her pulse and breathing are normal. Although you are not qualified to diagnose Lisa, your first inclination is to wonder if Lisa is suffering from:
Explanation
Answer: C - Rapid weight loss, compulsive exercising, dizziness/fainting, paleness, complaints of feeling cold, hair loss, and dry skin are all correlated with eating disorders or exercise addiction. Do not make any critical statements about your “diagnosis” to the participants. Instead, refer them to the proper medical professional for help. Additionally, do not assume that participants with some of the signs and symptoms have eating disorders or exercise addiction unless you have observed these changes over time.
