Understanding Eating Disorders

Many people look forward to their next meal, but for a person with an eating disorder, mealtimes become a nightmare. Whether binging or restricting, body image and a desire for control contribute to this category of disorder. This volume addresses the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges of disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Through the straightforward main text, augmented with informative sidebars and intriguing fact boxes, readers learn how to recognize unhealthy eating patterns, understand the underlying causes of eating disorders, and seek help on the road to recovery or offer that help to a loved one.