Includes bibliographical references and index.

Eating disorders are a widespread problem Brooke C. Wheeler -- The prevalence of eating disorders is overstated Donald DeMarco -- Eating disorders are harmful Sarah Klein -- Eating disorders are not necessarily harmful Georgie Binks -- Adolescent girls are at risk of eating disorders Suzanne Abraham and Derek Llewellyn-Jones -- Preteens are at risk of eating disorders Daryn Eller -- Adult women are at risk of eating disorders Leslie Vreeland -- Female athletes are at risk of eating disorders Renée Despres -- Men are at risk of eating disorders Suzanne Koudsi -- The media contribute to the incidence of eating disorders Ellen Goodman -- The media do not contribute to the incidence of eating disorders John Casey -- Family attitudes play a role in the development of eating disorders Sharlene Hesse-Biber -- Dieting can cause eating disorders Carol Emery Normandi and Laurelee Roark -- Pharmacological drugs may help people with eating disorders Medical sciences bulletin -- Psychotherapy may help people with eating disorders American Psychological Association -- Anorexics need hospitalization David France -- Some anorexics should be allowed to refuse treatment Heather Draper -- Educational programs can help prevent eating disorders Joanna Poppink -- Educational programs may increase the incidence of eating disorders Denise Grady -- The government can help prevent eating disorders Lisa Berzins -- Parents can help prevent eating disorders Susan Spaeth Cherry.