Examines the issues surrounding eating disorders and the complex problem of eating disorders many teens face. It addresses the illnesses that cause mental and physical suffering and may have lifelong consequences.
General Note
"Portions of this book originally appeared in Eating disorders by Toney Allman."--Title page.
Content Note
ch. 1. What is an eating disorder? -- ch. 2. Who is at risk? -- ch. 3. The thin ideal -- ch. 4. Diagnosing and treating eating disorders -- ch. 5. Changing the conversation.