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AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

RESTRICTING FOOD INTAKE

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Written by John Immel Asheville, NC

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DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.

AVOID ACCUMULATION IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0

RESTRICTING FOOD INTAKE IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 0 - POTENTIAL CAUSE

Potential causes increase and disturb your imbalanced doshas and biocharacteristics, causing them to accumulate and spiral out of control. For example, if you're overheated and eat a chili pepper, heat may become excessive and cause disease. As a dosha or biocharacteristic accumulates in your body according to your dietary and lifestyle habits, it is more and more likely to cause disease. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic in two ways, by removing, or lessening the frequency of aggravating causes from your diet and lifestyle, as well as by favoring balancing diet and lifestyle practices. For example, try eating something as cool as a cucumber when you're overheated, instead of a chili pepper. (See all disease stages on JB)

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AGGRAVATES THESE DOSHAS & BIOCHARACTERISTICS

'Restricting Food Intake' is likely to aggravate the following doshas and biocharacteristics. If you have a systemic imbalance of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics, Ayurveda would generally recommend removing, substitute or lessen the frequency of 'Restricting Food Intake'.

Imbalance Accumulates

Improper food and lifestyle causes balances to accumulate. Ayurveda shows you exactly which doshas and biocharacteristics are likely to accumulate in your body. Once these doshas and biocharacteristics accumulate too much, they will begin to cause imbalance. You can reduce an imbalanced dosha or biocharacteristic by removing things that aggravate it from your diet and lifestyle.
BIOCHARACTERISTICFOODS TO AVOIDDO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
VATA
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PITTA
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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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Status Unknown

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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Status Unknown

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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Biocharacteristics of 15,613 People Reporting Restricting Food Intake

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Restricting Food Intake were less aggravated than 78% of other symptoms. From the 15,613 people who reported Restricting Food Intake average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Oily
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80.8% avg client level
28.9% (4,508) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Kapha
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78.2% avg client level
37.2% (5,815) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Sweet
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77.9% avg client level
30.1% (4,701) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Heavy
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74.5% avg client level
30.4% (4,753) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Salty
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73.6% avg client level
25.2% (3,927) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Gooey
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54.0% avg client level
21.2% (3,306) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Astringent Sign
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47.2% avg client level
20.7% (3,232) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Light Sign
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42.1% avg client level
21.4% (3,339) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Bitter Sign
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37.4% avg client level
19.3% (3,020) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Difficult
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37.4% avg client level
27.4% (4,275) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Cold Sign
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37.1% avg client level
22.6% (3,529) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Sour
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35.9% avg client level
21.1% (3,302) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Hot
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33.7% avg client level
21.0% (3,282) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Dry Sign
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32.6% avg client level
20.9% (3,268) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
Pungent
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27.4% avg client level
16.6% (2,590) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Causes Pitta
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26.8% avg client level
28.2% (4,406) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Toxic
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25.1% avg client level
23.6% (3,685) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Causes Vata
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22.4% avg client level
28.3% (4,414) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution

Risk Factors of Restricting Food Intake

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Restricting Food Intake. Overall, 28.12% of people surveyed reported Restricting Food Intake.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 28.12%

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Feel underweight (2358)
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589 cases with both
25% of cases
10% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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11533 cases with both
45.5% of cases
60% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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4172 cases with both
21.3% of cases
20% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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7753 cases with both
46.4% of cases
70% more often
Male (1336)
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462 cases with both
34.6% of cases
20% more often
Female (26227)
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11255 cases with both
42.9% of cases
50% more often
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Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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394 cases with both
85.5% of cases
200% more often
Chewing and spitting food (1294)
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985 cases with both
76.1% of cases
170% more often
Restricting Water Intake (650)
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456 cases with both
70.2% of cases
150% more often
Purging Food (2856)
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1974 cases with both
69.1% of cases
150% more often
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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1425 cases with both
68.3% of cases
140% more often
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night (5367)
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3650 cases with both
68% of cases
140% more often
Laxatives to lose weight (2812)
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1887 cases with both
67.1% of cases
140% more often
Exercising as punishment (2175)
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1430 cases with both
65.7% of cases
130% more often
Omitting Food Groups (10981)
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7129 cases with both
64.9% of cases
130% more often
Anorexia, past or current (4050)
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2571 cases with both
63.5% of cases
130% more often
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image (5887)
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3738 cases with both
63.5% of cases
130% more often
Panic about size, shape or weight (6563)
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4156 cases with both
63.3% of cases
130% more often
Fasting to lose weight (11675)
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7340 cases with both
62.9% of cases
120% more often
Diet pills, gums (5926)
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3721 cases with both
62.8% of cases
120% more often
Exercising after eating too much (2548)
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1598 cases with both
62.7% of cases
120% more often
Drinking coffee to replace food (7337)
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4580 cases with both
62.4% of cases
120% more often
Hide food (3231)
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1983 cases with both
61.4% of cases
120% more often
Eating vegetables to suppress hunger (9352)
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5725 cases with both
61.2% of cases
120% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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978 cases with both
61% of cases
120% more often
Scheduling time alone to eat (3314)
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2012 cases with both
60.7% of cases
120% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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4125 cases with both
60.3% of cases
110% more often
Binging more than 1x monthly (5063)
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3053 cases with both
60.3% of cases
110% more often
Feel like a failure after overeating (9279)
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5595 cases with both
60.3% of cases
110% more often
Hiding wrappers / packaging (4619)
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2770 cases with both
60% of cases
110% more often
Secretive eating (8337)
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4996 cases with both
59.9% of cases
110% more often
Bulimia, past or current (3506)
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2095 cases with both
59.8% of cases
110% more often
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat (4198)
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2509 cases with both
59.8% of cases
110% more often
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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2328 cases with both
59.8% of cases
110% more often
Preoccupied with food (5772)
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3422 cases with both
59.3% of cases
110% more often
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight (12085)
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7152 cases with both
59.2% of cases
110% more often
Compulsive exercising (1909)
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1125 cases with both
58.9% of cases
110% more often
Currently/recently on a diet (11960)
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7036 cases with both
58.8% of cases
110% more often
Multiple weight loss programs (10770)
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6324 cases with both
58.7% of cases
110% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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610 cases with both
58.6% of cases
110% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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1101 cases with both
58.5% of cases
110% more often
Avoid social events due to appearance (7275)
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4242 cases with both
58.3% of cases
110% more often
Buy food for others then eat it (2759)
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1605 cases with both
58.2% of cases
110% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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5400 cases with both
57.7% of cases
110% more often
Weigh myself daily (8123)
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4638 cases with both
57.1% of cases
100% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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1578 cases with both
57% of cases
100% more often
Foods, drinks, or supplements to lose weight (13052)
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7409 cases with both
56.8% of cases
100% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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1758 cases with both
56.5% of cases
100% more often
Ashamed of weight (11921)
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6729 cases with both
56.4% of cases
100% more often
Can't stop eating once I start (4901)
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2761 cases with both
56.3% of cases
100% more often
Preoccupied with healthy eating (10868)
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6107 cases with both
56.2% of cases
100% more often
Rebel against food limitations (3798)
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2118 cases with both
55.8% of cases
100% more often
Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)
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1516 cases with both
55.8% of cases
100% more often
Bulky muscles (2089)
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1155 cases with both
55.3% of cases
100% more often
Artificial sweeteners (8589)
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4754 cases with both
55.3% of cases
100% more often
Liposuction (652)
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357 cases with both
54.8% of cases
90% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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1981 cases with both
54.4% of cases
90% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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2047 cases with both
54.3% of cases
90% more often
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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236 cases with both
54% of cases
90% more often
Eating without realizing it (4049)
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2175 cases with both
53.7% of cases
90% more often
Overeat more than 2x/week (8274)
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4434 cases with both
53.6% of cases
90% more often
Body Checking (12680)
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6797 cases with both
53.6% of cases
90% more often
Not attractive enough (1759)
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941 cases with both
53.5% of cases
90% more often
Defensive (225)
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120 cases with both
53.3% of cases
90% more often
Eat when lonely / depressed (9688)
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5166 cases with both
53.3% of cases
90% more often
Recent broken bone (182)
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97 cases with both
53.3% of cases
90% more often
Exercising without eating (7501)
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3994 cases with both
53.2% of cases
90% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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1008 cases with both
52.8% of cases
90% more often
Insulin Resistance (2202)
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1155 cases with both
52.5% of cases
90% more often
Blisters (609)
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319 cases with both
52.4% of cases
90% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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1244 cases with both
52.2% of cases
90% more often
Strep Throat (1657)
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862 cases with both
52% of cases
80% more often
Angry when someone eats my food (7138)
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3698 cases with both
51.8% of cases
80% more often
Laryngitis (906)
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468 cases with both
51.7% of cases
80% more often
Epilepsy (190)
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98 cases with both
51.6% of cases
80% more often
Distress when sweets unavailable (4006)
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2062 cases with both
51.5% of cases
80% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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1886 cases with both
51.4% of cases
80% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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237 cases with both
51.3% of cases
80% more often
Fat on back (9429)
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4837 cases with both
51.3% of cases
80% more often
Low metabolism (11201)
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5739 cases with both
51.2% of cases
80% more often
Guilty (1123)
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575 cases with both
51.2% of cases
80% more often
Search for perfect bite (3999)
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2046 cases with both
51.2% of cases
80% more often
Muscles heavy / tired (6435)
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3286 cases with both
51.1% of cases
80% more often
Pale menstrual blood (461)
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235 cases with both
51% of cases
80% more often
Difficulty finding clothes that fit (9502)
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4833 cases with both
50.9% of cases
80% more often
Recent weight change (6009)
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3051 cases with both
50.8% of cases
80% more often
Neuralgia (784)
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398 cases with both
50.8% of cases
80% more often
Low self esteem (11266)
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5726 cases with both
50.8% of cases
80% more often
Famine / Underfed in Childhood (1923)
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976 cases with both
50.8% of cases
80% more often
Vomiting (1149)
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582 cases with both
50.7% of cases
80% more often
Water Retention (10907)
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5515 cases with both
50.6% of cases
80% more often
Fat back of arms (12643)
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6398 cases with both
50.6% of cases
80% more often
Not smart enough (1117)
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564 cases with both
50.5% of cases
80% more often
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems (827)
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417 cases with both
50.4% of cases
80% more often
Unsupportive environment (3565)
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1797 cases with both
50.4% of cases
80% more often
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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523 cases with both
50.4% of cases
80% more often
Puffy hands (5957)
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2998 cases with both
50.3% of cases
80% more often
Use laxatives frequently (2294)
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1154 cases with both
50.3% of cases
80% more often
Underdressed for cold weather (3757)
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1891 cases with both
50.3% of cases
80% more often
Edema (2527)
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1268 cases with both
50.2% of cases
80% more often
Puffy / swollen skin (3944)
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1979 cases with both
50.2% of cases
80% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Restricting Food Intake

People who report Restricting Food Intake were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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611 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
4% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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1430 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
9% of cases
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food
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394 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.48% (461 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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6903 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
44% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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6361 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
41% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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7036 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
45% of cases
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Purging Food
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1974 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
13% of cases
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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1598 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
10% of cases
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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4754 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
30% of cases
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Chewing and spitting food
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985 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
6% of cases
3.47% (1,294 cases)
Anorexia, past or current
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2571 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
16% of cases
9.45% (4,050 cases)
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Compulsive exercising
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1125 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
7% of cases
4.18% (1,909 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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607 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
4% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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236 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
2% of cases
1.26% (437 cases)
Exercising without eating
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3994 cases with both
+1.6 times more likely
26% of cases
16.67% (7,501 cases)
Bulimia, past or current
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2095 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
13% of cases
8.43% (3,506 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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2328 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
15% of cases
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Restricting Water Intake
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456 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.02% (650 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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393 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
3% of cases
2.03% (817 cases)
Body dysmorphia / Distorted self-image
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3738 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
24% of cases
16.44% (5,887 cases)
Gain weight easily
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10051 cases with both
+1.5 times more likely
64% of cases
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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259 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.38% (518 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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245 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.39% (535 cases)
Fasting to lose weight
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7340 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
47% of cases
32.89% (11,675 cases)
Vomiting
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582 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Fasting during daytime hours / bingeing at night
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3650 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
23% of cases
16.26% (5,367 cases)
Diuretics to lose weight
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1425 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
9% of cases
6.42% (2,085 cases)
Omitting Food Groups
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7129 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
46% of cases
33.04% (10,981 cases)
Laxatives to lose weight
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1887 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
12% of cases
8.63% (2,812 cases)
Pale menstrual blood
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235 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
2% of cases
1.44% (461 cases)
Skip meals more than 2x/week
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7812 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
50% of cases
36.1% (15,623 cases)
Poor diet
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5251 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
34% of cases
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Diet pills, gums
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3721 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
24% of cases
17.56% (5,926 cases)
Panic about size, shape or weight
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4156 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
27% of cases
19.92% (6,563 cases)
Self Mutilation
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1101 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
7% of cases
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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2361 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
15% of cases
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Stole food or money to buy food
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610 cases with both
+1.4 times more likely
4% of cases
2.96% (1,041 cases)
Binging more than 1x monthly
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3053 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
20% of cases
14.86% (5,063 cases)
Blood or pus in mucus
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237 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.49% (462 cases)
Strong hunger
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8207 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
53% of cases
39.61% (31,540 cases)
Hide food
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1983 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
13% of cases
9.78% (3,231 cases)
Painful rash
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248 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.51% (516 cases)
Feel judged for my weight
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5400 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
35% of cases
26.44% (9,359 cases)
Conflict makes me restless
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10796 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
69% of cases
52.33% (43,701 cases)
Avoid social events due to appearance
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4242 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
27% of cases
20.48% (7,275 cases)
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems
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417 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
3% of cases
2.28% (827 cases)
Gray Stool
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237 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.52% (528 cases)
Preoccupied with size, shape or weight
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7152 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
46% of cases
35.03% (12,085 cases)
Eating vegetables to suppress hunger
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5725 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
37% of cases
28.2% (9,352 cases)
Long workday
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5914 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
38% of cases
28.99% (22,260 cases)
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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559 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
4% of cases
3.06% (1,126 cases)
Flat rash
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251 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
2% of cases
1.53% (526 cases)
Drinking coffee to replace food
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4580 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
29% of cases
22.19% (7,337 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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8472 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
54% of cases
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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978 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
6% of cases
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Feel like a failure after overeating
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5595 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
36% of cases
27.76% (9,279 cases)
Fatty fried food
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5132 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
33% of cases
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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1244 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
8% of cases
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Exercising when emotional
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2655 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
17% of cases
13.22% (5,575 cases)
Workaholic
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2586 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
17% of cases
13.24% (5,855 cases)
Insomnia
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6012 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
39% of cases
30.39% (13,627 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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1529 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
10% of cases
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Trying to lose weight
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11943 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
76% of cases
59.31% (25,373 cases)
Hiding wrappers / packaging
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2770 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
18% of cases
14.08% (4,619 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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1979 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
13% of cases
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Feel overweight
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11533 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
74% of cases
57.96% (25,362 cases)
Liver Sore
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391 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
3% of cases
2.35% (883 cases)
Feel guilty when skip exercise
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8459 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
54% of cases
42.31% (18,003 cases)
Secretive eating
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4996 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
32% of cases
25.19% (8,337 cases)
Multiple weight loss programs
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6324 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
41% of cases
32.35% (10,770 cases)
Strep Throat
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862 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
6% of cases
4.74% (1,657 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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418 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
3% of cases
2.38% (886 cases)
Self-loathing
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4125 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
26% of cases
20.63% (6,841 cases)
Irregular/small appetite
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4754 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
30% of cases
23.81% (20,509 cases)
Skin problems on knees
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549 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
4% of cases
3.18% (1,119 cases)
Tonsil Stones
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1040 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
7% of cases
5.58% (2,415 cases)
Gas, irregular digestion
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11451 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
73% of cases
58.32% (47,247 cases)
Wide, Heavy Hips
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5222 cases with both
+1.3 times more likely
33% of cases
26.4% (20,459 cases)
Fatty deposits/lipoma
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1181 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
8% of cases
6.41% (2,372 cases)
Overeat because of spouse / kids
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1516 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
10% of cases
8.03% (2,718 cases)
Scheduling time alone to eat
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2012 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
13% of cases
10.44% (3,314 cases)
Body Checking
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6797 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
44% of cases
35.36% (12,680 cases)
Intense emotions
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10169 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
65% of cases
52.25% (42,048 cases)
Tarry black stools
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704 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
5% of cases
4.02% (1,494 cases)
Uncontrollable compulsion to eat
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2509 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
16% of cases
12.89% (4,198 cases)
Intermittent abdominal pain
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3212 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
21% of cases
16.93% (6,963 cases)
Pain lower back
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8511 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
55% of cases
44.53% (19,881 cases)
Emotional eating
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9653 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
62% of cases
50.22% (20,626 cases)
Financially unstable
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5927 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
38% of cases
30.79% (13,604 cases)
Weigh myself daily
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4638 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
30% of cases
24.33% (8,123 cases)
Stress overeater
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8585 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
55% of cases
44.62% (17,964 cases)
Ashamed of weight
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6729 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
43% of cases
34.92% (11,921 cases)
Canned/frozen food
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5765 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
37% of cases
30.1% (13,186 cases)
Water Retention
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5515 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
35% of cases
28.5% (10,907 cases)
Stocky, round, broad or large
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4880 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
31% of cases
25.26% (19,065 cases)
Friends are work related, change with job
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5460 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
35% of cases
28.54% (22,284 cases)
Preoccupied with food
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3422 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
22% of cases
17.94% (5,772 cases)
Smooth patches on tongue surface
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572 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
4% of cases
3.27% (1,253 cases)
Tense muscles when stressed
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4127 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
26% of cases
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin
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620 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
4% of cases
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Bluish nail-beds
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1077 cases with both
+1.2 times more likely
7% of cases
5.76% (2,239 cases)

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