anorexia nervosa

Two high school girls, one an anorexic poet and the other an obese loner, form an unlikely friendship.

Discusses various eating disorders, with an emphasis on anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and tells the stories of people who have suffered from them.

Discusses different eating disorders including bulimia, anorexia, and compulsive exercise. Also describes some of the warning signals and physical symptoms of each disorder and the recovery process.

Discusses the causes and consequences of anorexia nervosa, as well as ways to treat and prevent this condition.

Discusses eating disorders, the role of food in our lives, and how to stay healthy physically and mentally.

Four survivors of anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and compulsive overeating share their experiences and give advice for the recovery of others.

Describes the origins and symptoms of anorexia nervosa, who is at risk, why it develops in certain individuals, and how it can be controlled by healthy eating habits.

Presents a discussion of anorexia, providing a definition of the eating disorder, examining its effects on teens, and offering advice to young people on how to respond to the problem in themselves and others. Includes addresses and Internet sites for further information and assistance.

Contains fourteen essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to anorexia, discussing the signs of the disease, the experiences of sufferers, the incidence and origins of the eating disorder, and other topics.