When Dieting Becomes Dangerous: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Anorexia and BulimiaThis primer on anorexia and bulimia is aimed at patients and the people who care about them. Written in straightforward language by two experts in the field, it describes the symptoms and warning signs of eating disorders, explains their presumed causes and complexities, and suggests effective treatments. |
Contents
one Introduction | 1 |
three Who Is Likely to Develop an Eating Disorder? | 23 |
four Why Does Someone Develop an Eating Disorder? | 30 |
seven Are Eating Disorders Different in Males? | 91 |
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