The Eating Disorders Update

What is an eating disorder? What are the symptoms? How are eating disorders treated? Learn about the most common eating disorders-anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder-which affect as many as 70 million people worldwide. The book includes practical sidebars and chapters highlight individuals who struggle with these disorders. Because eating disorders affect so many children and teens, this book is a must-have for every young adult collection.

Dr. Alvin Silverstein is a professor of biology at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York. Virginia Silverstein translates scientific Russian and is a professional author

Profile: Eating Disorders	p. 6
A Battle With Food	p. 9
Understanding Eating Disorders	p. 17
What Is Anorexia?	p. 35
What Is Bulimia?	p. 47
What Is Binge Eating Disorder?	p. 60
Diagnosis and Treatment	p. 71
Preventing Eating Disorders	p. 87
Questions and Answers	p. 105
Eating Disorders Timeline	p. 108
For More Information	p. 110
Chapter Notes	p. 113
Glossary	p. 119
Further Reading	p. 123
Internet Addresses	p. 124
Index	p. 125
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The Eating Disorders Update

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