compulsive eaters

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compulsive eaters

Detoxing from unhealthy eating habits

2023
While we need to eat to live, many people have unhealthy relationships with food--especially in regard to binge eating and consuming junk foods. In fact, it's estimated that nearly 43 percent of adults aged 20 and over in the United States are obese. Many have chronic health condition such as hypertension, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, or cancer. Unhealthy eating habits also cause mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and loss of self-esteem. Detoxing from Unhealthy Eating Habits is one of eight titles in the Detoxing From series. Each title spotlights a major addiction; discusses its negative physical and mental effects, as well as its effects on family and other loved ones; and provides an overview of treatment options for the addiction. Profiles of those who are battling addictions are provided to help readers understand that anyone can develop an addiction. Readers will learn that addictions can be overcome with the help of therapy, drug treatments, self-help groups, support family and friends, and other resources.

Holy hunger

a memoir of desire
1999

The hungry years

confessions of a food addict
2005

Compulsive overeating

2000
Discusses the issue of compulsive overeating, providing a definition of the disorder, examining its effects on teens, and offering advice to young people on how to deal with their own eating problems, as well as those of others. Includes addresses and Internet sites for further information and assistance.
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