Includes bibliographical references (pages 92-99) and index.
Contents
Introduction: eating disorders can affect anyone -- Disordered eating through history -- Types of eating disorders -- Causes of eating disorders -- Who gets eating disorders? -- How eating disorders affect the body -- Treatment -- Conclusion: recovery.
Summary
"In the United States, approximately 30 million people suffer from an eating disorder. The prevalence of disordered eating among teens and young adults makes this a timely, informative, and helpful book for readers. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of eating disorders as well as treatments. Resources for identifying, treating, and recovering from eating disorders are provided in the text"-- Provided by publisher.