Eating Disorders

Author: Philip S. Mehler
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421423421
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 399

Book Description
A comprehensive guide to the medical complications, diagnosis, and treatment of eating disorders. In this new edition of their best-selling work, Drs. Philip S. Mehler and Arnold E. Andersen provide a user-friendly and comprehensive guide to treating and managing eating disorders for primary care physicians, mental health professionals, worried family members and friends, and nonmedical professionals (such as teachers and coaches). Mehler and Andersen identify common medical complications that people who have eating disorders face and answer questions about how to treat both physical and behavioral aspects of eating disorders. Serious complications, including cardiac arrhythmia, electrolyte abnormalities, and gastrointestinal problems, are discussed in detail. Incorporating illustrative case studies, medical background on the complications, guidelines for diagnosis and treatment, and an up-to-date list of selected references, chapters provide comprehensive coverage of topics, including team treatment and nutritional rehabilitation. The authors also address special areas of concern, such as athletes who have eating disorders, males with eating disorders, and the pharmacological treatment of obesity. New topics include diabetes and eating disorders, osteoporosis, involuntary feeding, innovative psychological strategies, and ethical dilemmas.

Eating Disorders in America

Author: David E. Newton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440858608
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 365

Book Description
An indispensable resource for readers interested in eating disorders, this book summarizes their history in human civilization, assesses the current status of eating disorders in American society, and describes efforts for establishing effective prevention and treatment programs. Although eating disorders have existed for centuries, considerable controversy remains as to the basic cause or causes of these disorders and their genetic, biological, and/or psychological factors. Eating Disorders in America: A Reference Handbook investigates these disorders, priming readers on the causes, symptoms, controversies, and treatments available. The two opening chapters of the book provide general background and a historical review of the existence of eating disorders in society. The remaining chapters provide resources the reader can use for further research, such as an extensive annotated bibliography, a glossary, and a chronology. This book differs from others on the topic in that it provides both an expository section that provides information as well as a set of resources for further research. The book also contains a "perspectives" chapter in which writers describe and discuss their personal views on the subject of eating disorders. Together with the author's expertise, these views add to the value of this book as a resource for eating disorder research.

Eating Disorders

Author: Suzanne Abraham
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780198509370
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 332

Book Description
The eating disorders - anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and obesity -affect many thousands of people each year, particularly young women, though men as well. This comprehensive guide considers why eating disorders occur, and then looks at each in turn, describing the eating behaviours, diagnosis, and treatments available. This new edition has been fully revised and updated. Included is a new chapter explaining and providing advice on the problems someone with an eating disorder may face while pregnant, and after giving birth. An additional chapter looks at the problems that the family or friends of someone with an eating disorder may face, accepting that there is a problem, the feeling that somehow they are responsible, helplessness, and how they can cope and provide support and help for the sufferer Sympathetically and clearly written, the book provides an authoritative resource on eating disorders and how to treat them, one that will prove valuable for sufferers and their families.

Eating Disorders

Author: Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1534560149
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
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.

Eating Disorders

Author: Philip S. Mehler
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421443589
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 633

Book Description
"A guide for health care providers on how to diagnosis, treat, and care for those with eating disorders. Four new chapters have been added to the fourth edition"--

Eating Disorders

Author: Ruth Bjorklund
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
ISBN: 9780761419143
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
Discusses food borne illnesses and their effects on people and society.

Eating Disorders

Author: Rachel Bryant-Waugh
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0415814774
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
An introduction to eating disorders, with practical advice on recognising, understanding and dealing with the problem.

The Truth about Eating Disorders

Author: Robert N. Golden
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438119127
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 223

Book Description
Praise for the previous edition:"...clear and concise...broad in scope...belong[s] in any library serving young adults."

Eating Disorders

Author: B. Timothy Walsh
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0190926597
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
"...answers common questions about eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, as well as newly described conditions, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Practical yet authoritative, the book defines the eating disorders, explains what we know about them based on the latest science, and describes how treatment works. Importantly, the book dispels common myths about eating disorders..."--Page 4 of cover.

Eating Disorders For Dummies

Author: Susan Schulherr
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118052218
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
Do you think that you or someone you love may suffer from and eating disorder? Eating Disorders For Dummies gives you the straight facts you need to make sense of what’s happening inside you and offers a simple step-by-step procedure for developing a safe and health plan for recovery. This practical, reassuring, and gentle guide explains anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder in plain English, as well as other disorders such as bigorexia and compulsive exercising. Informative checklists help you determine whether you are suffering form an eating disorder and, if so, what impact the disorder is having or may soon have on your health. You’ll also get plenty of help in finding the right therapist, evaluating the latest treatments, and learning how to support recovery on a day-by-day basis. Discover how to: Identify eating disorder warning signs Set yourself on a sound and successful path to recovery Recognize companion disorders and addictions Handle anxiety and emotional eating Survive setbacks Approach someone about getting treatment Treat eating disorders in men, children, and the elderly Help a sibling, friend, or partner with and eating disorder Benefit from recovery in ways you never imagined Complete with helpful lists of recovery dos and don’ts, Eating Disorders For Dummies is an immensely important resource for anyone who wants to recover — or help a loved one recover — from one of these disabling conditions and regain a healthy and energetic life.