Presents descriptions of and statistics on eating disorders, and discusses their causes; their relationship to sexuality, pregnancy, and postpartum depression; their management; and their effects on family members; and includes Body Mass Index (BMI) charts and detailed diagnosis questions.
Offers practical advice about the eating disorders of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and obesity, discussing why they occur, describing the eating behaviors associated with each condition, and looking at available treatments.
