Eating disorders opposing viewpoints Jennifer A. Hurley, book editor. - San Diego, Calif. Greenhaven Press c2001. - 173 p. 23 cm. - Opposing viewpoints series . - Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered) .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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

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Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders--therapy.
Eating Disorders--etiology.

RC552.E18 / E28212 2001

616.8526 / E141

2001 O-027 WM 175 / E1477 2001