Eating Disorders Throughout the Life Span

by B B Domangue, H L Field

Overview

Eating disorders are linked to the developmental process in this up-to-date reference work for pediatricians, family practitioners, gerontologists, internists, psychologists, and psychiatrists. The broad range of topics by expert contributors gives the reader a comprehensive survey of both the medical and behavioral dimensions of eating disorders throughout the life cycle. The clinical data is richly amplified with case studies and the volume includes a bibliography and a list of suggested readings selected by the editors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780275922122
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	11/13/1987
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

HOWARD L. FIELD is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.

BARBARA B. DOMANGUE is Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Eating Disorders of Infancy and Childhood: Nonorganic Failure to Thrive
The Treatment of Childhood Obesity
Adolescent and Adult Eating Disorders
Section I: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
Family Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia: Dynamic Considerations
Section II: Obesity
Biological Considerations in the Treatment of Adult Obesity
Gastrointestinal Hormones and the Control of Food Intake
Surgical Treatment of Morbid Obesity
Section III: Diet Faddism
Micronutrient Toxicity and Megavitaminosis
Clinical Aspects of Geriatric Eating Disorders
Pharmacological Aspects of Nutrition in the Elderly
Bibliography
Index
Suggested Readings