
The Truth About Eating Disorders
Gerri Freid Kramer(Author)
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 31. October 2004
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-0-8160-5300-1 (ISBN)
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Description
According to the National Eating Disorders Association and the National Institute of Mental Health, between five and 10 million Americans suffer from eating disorders. 'The Truth About Eating Disorders' is a comprehensive A-to-Z guide addressing everything from the lifelong effects of anorexia to the pressures and stresses that often lead to one or more of these disorders. Offering important facts, testimonies and demonstrations that illustrate the serious dangers of eating disorders, this volume helps teens find a healthier way to deal with their problems. Personal testimonies and question-and-answer segments provide a real-life perspective, and charts and graphs add a visually stimulating element to this crucial reference. Topics include caloric intake and expenditures, causes of eating disorders, fad diets, obesity, and weight control.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 164 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
700 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-5300-1 (9780816053001)
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The Truth About Eating Disorders
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08/2009
2nd Edition
Facts On File Inc
€54.65
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