More than seven million women and one million men in the United States are affected with an eating disorder, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating, and compulsive exercise. Forty percent of third grade girls said that they were dieting to lose weight; among fifth graders, that figure climbs to an alarming 75%. Eating disorders also affect one in four college-age women, and 100f adult women. The Unofficial Guide to Managing Eating Disorders covers the medical and the psychological angles, and readers learn here how to be proactive in identifying the problem and in finding out the methods that work for overcoming eating disorders in their families. Such information revealed includes:
- The different kinds of eating disorders illuminated and explained
- How to find and select a good treatment team: internist, nutritionist, and psychotherapist
- The lowdown on programs, therapies, and treatments
- The current antidepressants used to treat anorexia and bulimia analyzed
- How joining team sports can boost a girl's self-esteem and help combat eating disorders
- How not to substitute food for attention and how to balance nutrition and weight with a healthy body image
- How interaction, support, and encouragement from families and friends can play an important role in the success of the treatment program
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
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