Review "This timely book helps address the eating disorders that are affecting thousands of young people yearly. Four stars!"--Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal "It explains what treatment is available and looks at the psychological aspects of anorexia nervosa, bulemia nervosa and obesity, and the role of self-help in recovery."--aily Express --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Product Description This helpful book brings new understanding to the complex problems of anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and obesity. The second edition describes new techniques in diagnosis and treatment, and features many case histories as told by patients themselves. The relationship between eating disorders and sexual development, as well as other patterns in the emergence of disorders, are explored in depth. With emphasis on establishing sensible eating and exercise patterns, and on the role of self-help groups for recovering patients, this book provides essential facts to people suffering from eating disorders, their families, and health professionals working to help them.