Eating disorders / Friedman, Lauri S

Contains fifteen essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to eating disorders, and covers the risks for adolescent girls, boys, and middle-aged women; the media and popular culture's influence; and pro-eating disorder websites; and provides quick facts, contact information for organizations, and a reading list.

Contains six essays that present several viewpoints on eating disorders; model descriptive essays and writing exercises; a fact list; a guide to creating an MLA-style works cited list; sample essay topics; and an annotated list of organizations to contact.