Eating Disorders
In a straightforward and nonjudgmental manner, The Truth About series tackles a range of current issues that affect teens. Each A-to-Z volume delivers the information teens need to cope with pressure from a multitude of sources and to make informed choices when faced with difficult decisions. Special features such as "Q & A," "Teens Speak," and "Fact Or Fiction?" focus on critical aspects of current topics, while "Did You Know?" presents up-to-date tables and graphs. With an informative...
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In a straightforward and nonjudgmental manner, The Truth About series tackles a range of current issues that affect teens. Each A-to-Z volume delivers the information teens need to cope with pressure from a multitude of sources and to make informed choices when faced with difficult decisions. Special features such as "Q & A," "Teens Speak," and "Fact Or Fiction?" focus on critical aspects of current topics, while "Did You Know?" presents up-to-date tables and graphs. With an informative glossary and a valuable listing of hotlines and further resources, these books are essential reading for young people in search of guidance and knowledge.The Truth About Eating Disorders, Second Edition presents the most current information available on causes of eating disorders, how to recognize signs of an eating disorder, stress and eating habits, the Internet and eating disorders, and many other key topics.
List of Illustrations viiPreface ixHow to Use This Book xiiiNormal Behaviors and Eating Disorders 1A to Z Entries 13Anorexia 15Bigorexia/Muscle Dysmorphia 21Binge-Eating Disorder 25Bulimia 31Caloric Intake and Expenditures 38Depression and Weight 42Diet Pills 49Eating Disorders, Causes of 54Eating Disorders, Symptoms and Diagnosis of 62Eating Disorders in Men and Boys 71Ethnicity, Genetics, and Eating Disorders 75Exercise 83Fad Diets 90Food Allergies 98Internet and Eating Disorders, The 103Laxative Abuse 108Media and Eating Disorders 112Morbidity and Mortality 121Nutrition and Nutritional Deficiencies 125Obesity 135Peer Pressure 145Purging 149Self-Image 153Stress and Eating Habits 158Treatment 163Weight Control 174Women and Eating Disorders 177Hotlines and Help Sites 183Glossary 189Index 199
