Introduction 9An Overview of Eating DisordersSymptoms, Causes, and Treatments of Eating Disorders Melissa Spearing 14Eating Disorders Are a Serious Matter Andrea Faiad 22Treatments for Eating Disorders Must Address Physical and Psychological Issues$dHealthyPlace.com 29More Men Are Diagnosed with Eating Disorders Ovetta Wiggins 40Binge Eating Is Now the Most Common Eating Disorder Nicholas Bakalar 44The Controversial Side of Eating DisordersMental Illness Contributes to Eating Disorders Elena Rozwadowski 51Genes Contribute to Eating Disorders Arline Kaplan 58Families Cause Eating Disorders Mark Dombeck 66Families Do Not Cause Eating Disorders Kelli McElhinny 71The Fashion Industry Is Responsible for Policing Models' Eating Disorders Elizabeth Wellington 76The Fashion Industry Takes Steps to Discourage Models' Eating Disorders$dCouncil of Fashion Designers of America 82The Internet Promotes Eating Disorders Jill Meredith Collins 87The Internet Provides Treatment for Eating Disorders Sandra G. Boodman 96The Personal Side of Eating DisordersAWoman Struggles with Anorexia Cathleen Kronemer 104A Woman Overcomes Bulimia Diane Guernsey 110A Young Girl Seeks Treatment for Anorexia Sandy Fertman Ryan 116Glossary 125Chronology 129Organizations to Contact 133For Further Reading 138Index 141