These are some of the symptoms seen in persons with the eating disorder known as _____: thin, dry, brittle hair; degradation of fingernails; constipation; amenorrhea (lack of menstrual periods); decreased heart rate; loss of body proteins; weaker heartbeat.

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The symptoms listed are characteristic of anorexia nervosa, a disorder marked by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to severe restriction of food intake and malnutrition.

These Are Some of the Symptoms Seen in Persons with the Eating