附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-312) and index.
Disordered eating past and present -- Not for females only -- Activity disorder: too much/little of a good thing -- Sociocultural influences on eating, weight and shape -- Eating disorder behaviors are adaptive functions -- Heredity and biochemical individuality -- Assessing the situation -- Guidelines for significant others -- Treatment philosophy and approaches -- Individual therapy: putting the eating disorder out of a job -- Sharing the pain and the promise in group -- For family members and those who treat them -- Nutrition education and therapy -- The psychiatrist's role and medication -- Medical management of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa -- When outpatient treatment is not enough -- Increasing awareness and prevention.
摘要:Provides information on how to recognize eating disorders and their symptoms, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating, and also offers treatment programs.
