Bibliograph

Eating disorders, when food is an obsession, Kristen Rajczak Nelson

Type

Label

Eating disorders, when food is an obsession, Kristen Rajczak Nelson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Age 12-15

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Eating disorders

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

956625664

Responsibility statement

Kristen Rajczak Nelson

Series statement

Hot topics Lucent Press

Sub title

when food is an obsession

Summary

"Eating disorders are mental illnesses that have dangerous physical consequences. Young adults are most at risk for developing these disorders. This volume aims to educate readers about the causes and effects of disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive eating. Fact boxes highlight the stories of celebrities who struggle with these issues, and full-color photographs show the unglamorous reality of living with an eating disorder. Websites are provided to promote healthy lifestyles as well as give help to readers who are already battling these serious conditions."--, from Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Introduction : Not another fad diet -- What is an eating disorder? -- Who is at risk? -- The thin ideal -- Diagnosing and treating an eating -- Changing the conversation -- Notes -- Discussion questions -- Organizations to contact

Classification