From the Back Cover
The inside scoop… for when you want more than the official line! There are few diseases as widespread, terrifying—or misunderstood—as eating disorders. Today, 7 million women and 1 million men suffer from anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Our culture's obsession with weight, shape, and appearance have only increased the number of people with eating disorders. If you or someone you love is battling an eating disorder, you need the most up-to-date, accurate information available for spotting it, getting help, and managing it. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide
™ to Managing Eating Disorders is designed to give savvy consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of everything from the latest research and treatment methods to the underlying emotional problems that contribute to these disorders. In this book you'll get unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. The Unofficial Guide
™ to Managing Eating Disorders is intensively inspected by The Unofficial Panel of Experts: Sibyl Wagner is an experienced clinical social worker, and Lisa Mandelbaum is a registered dietitian. These specialists ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information and are told exactly what "the Official establishment" doesn't want you to know. Vital Information on spotting the telltale signs of an eating disorder Insider Secrets on how dieting triggers food disorders Money-Saving Techniques for getting yourself or a loved one into treatment—especially when insurance doesn't cover it Time-Saving Tips on how to cope with a loved one who denies having an eating disorder The Latest Trends in therapy for treating eating disorders Handy Checklists and Charts to recognize the criteria and understand the treatment process for each disorder
About the Author
About the Authors Sara Dulaney Gilbert is the author of 25 self-help and useful-service books including, Fat Free and You are What you Eat. She has become a specialist in helping readers of all ages find their way through personal and physical changes and major life events. She has worked extensively in the field of higher education and holds a Master's degree from the Graduate School of Education at New York University. She resides in Cold Spring, New York. Mary C. Commerford, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, is the coordinator of the Eating Disorders Treatment Program at New York University. Prior to that, she was on the faculty at Cornell University Medical College, where she was involved with both treatment and research in eating disorders. She is the author of articles published in academic journals such as The International Journal of Eating Disorders and Eating Disorders: Treatment and Prevention. In addition, Dr. Commerford maintains a private practice in Manhattan.
