eating disorders

"This book provides readers with information to better understand eating disorders, written in accessible language for teens and young adults--those most at risk for these potentially deadly mental disorders"--Provided by publisher.

"Those with eating disorders have an unhealthy relationship with the food they eat; the disorders are often connected to issues of fitness and body image. [This book] explores what these disorders are like, how they affect people's lives, and . . . best treatment options"--Provided by publisher.

This book defines different eating disorders and their causes and presents treatment and prevention options.

A discussion of eating disorders, explaining what they are, looking at different types of eating problems, encouraging young people to seek help from a trusted adult, and providing coping strategies.

Sixteen-year-old Lara, winner of beauty pageants and Homecoming Queen, is distressed and bewildered when she starts gaining weight and becomes overweight.

Basketball star Leah Mandeville thought losing weight would solve all her problems on the court and in the game of love; but even though she is getting thinner, her troubles seem to be getting bigger.

An introduction to a healthy diet that provides advice, facts, and quizzes on body image, dieting, eating disorders, and exercise.

Explores the causes, treatments, and consequences of anorexia and bulimia.

Jack is at the top of his game. He's a senior running back on the football team, dominating every opponent in his way. To everyone else, Jack is totally in control. In reality, he struggles with an eating disorder that controls every aspect of his daily life. When Jack starts using steroids, he feels invincible, but will the steroids help him win the big game, or will he lose everything he's ever worked for?.

"Dounya, a Muslim girl living in Las Vegas, Nevada, shares her very personal story of battling eating disorders when she was a teenager, in order to help other young people suffering from this affliction . . ."--Amazon.