Anorexia and Bulimia: Dangerous Eating Disorders
It's confusing and scary when someone seems to be choosing not to eat, but what's at work inside them is more than a decision. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions, and those with anorexia and bulimia need help and compassion, not tough love. Annotated quotes, engaging graphic elements, and sidebars help readers learn about the many causes and symptoms of these eating disorders, as well as the medical issues they can cause. Treatment outcomes are also covered, along with anecdotes of hope from those who have survived. Help your readers understand these two most deadly eating disorders, and provide those struggling with these disorders positive guidance for a better life.
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Anorexia and Bulimia: Dangerous Eating Disorders
It's confusing and scary when someone seems to be choosing not to eat, but what's at work inside them is more than a decision. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions, and those with anorexia and bulimia need help and compassion, not tough love. Annotated quotes, engaging graphic elements, and sidebars help readers learn about the many causes and symptoms of these eating disorders, as well as the medical issues they can cause. Treatment outcomes are also covered, along with anecdotes of hope from those who have survived. Help your readers understand these two most deadly eating disorders, and provide those struggling with these disorders positive guidance for a better life.
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Anorexia and Bulimia: Dangerous Eating Disorders

Anorexia and Bulimia: Dangerous Eating Disorders

by Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Anorexia and Bulimia: Dangerous Eating Disorders

Anorexia and Bulimia: Dangerous Eating Disorders

by Kristen Rajczak Nelson

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Overview

It's confusing and scary when someone seems to be choosing not to eat, but what's at work inside them is more than a decision. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions, and those with anorexia and bulimia need help and compassion, not tough love. Annotated quotes, engaging graphic elements, and sidebars help readers learn about the many causes and symptoms of these eating disorders, as well as the medical issues they can cause. Treatment outcomes are also covered, along with anecdotes of hope from those who have survived. Help your readers understand these two most deadly eating disorders, and provide those struggling with these disorders positive guidance for a better life.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781534567498
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 07/30/2019
Series: Diseases and Disorders Series
Pages: 104
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction: Fighting Against Your Body 6

Chapter 1 Eating Disorders Explained 11

Chapter 2 Warning Signs 25

Chapter 3 Causes of Anorexia and Bulimia 46

Chapter 4 Medical Complications 61

Chapter 5 Treatment and Recovery 71

Notes 87

Glossary 92

Organizations to Contact 94

For More Information 96

Index 98

Picture Credits 103

About the Author 104

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