eating disorders

Examines some of the problems of the modern obsession with weight, including undernutrition, size prejudice, and industry manipulation; provides a model for preventing eating and weight problems before they happen; and affirms the right to health at any size.

Plectrude, a young girl in Paris whose mother killed her father over his mediocre taste in baby names and then killed herself, enters a prestigious ballet school and, at once indulged and pressured by her guardian aunt, becomes anorexic in her attempt to become the best and, as her mother wished, live an extraordinary life.

Marty faces the greatest challenge of her life when she is pulled out of high school and placed in the eating disorder unit of a hospital.

Contains alphabetically arranged essays that provide information about various aspects of obesity and eating disorders, and includes an overview of the history of the problem, as well as discussion of the biology and psychology of obesity, treatment options, anorexia and bulimia, and eating disorder-related problems.

A practical resource guide for students and parents that dispels the myths surrounding eating disorders and provides factual and historical information on symptoms, causes, effects, and treatments.

Focuses on exercise addiction and its relationship to eating disorders; explains how compulsive exercise can be harmful and how one can get help to deal with it.

Offers compelling interviews with sufferers of anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating. Experts discuss treatments available and tips for prevention and detection.

Life at the Carter house is in an uproar, with Taylor coming home from rehab treatment, Kriti developing a possible eating disorder, and Eliza creating competition between the girls for the New York debut at Spring Fashion Week.