Encyclopedia of Obesity and Eating Disorders, 2/e

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 •  An extensive A-to-Z reference section that defines the causes, cures, key research, medical terms, symptoms,treatments, and trends of each field of study

 •  Detailed appendixes that provide current statistical information

 •  Extensive bibliographies that serve as starting points for further research

 •  Comprehensive directories that list organizations, associations, schools, support groups, and publications readers can turn to for further information

Reviews:

"...accurate, concise information concerning eating behaviors in a user-friendly format...Certainly topical, this encyclopedia will be most welcome in both the young adult and adult departments of public libraries of any size, community college libraries and undergraduate libraries, and high- school libraries."

—Booklist

"...provides a basic single-volume reference for students and professionals alike, covering the latest facts in an A-Z set of entries which present the latest research and theories."

—Bookwatch

"Provides some 400 accessible entries on the causes, nature, symptoms, treatments, and impact of obesity and eating disorders...."

—Book News

"...The entries, clearly written and easily understood, will help readers find more information about disorders. An important addition to most public, special, and academic libraries."

—Choice

Description:

In a society preoccupied with thinness and quick-fix dieting, it is no surprise that more and more people —especially girls and young women —suffer from various types of eating disorders and different forms of obesity. Long-misunderstood, eating disorders have become commonplace and widely recognized as a serious health concern. And yet they continue to pose a danger to the lives of those who suffer from them.

With in-depth and completely up-to-date research, Encyclopedia of Obesity and Eating Disorders, Second Edition provides readily accessible information on the causes, nature, symptoms, treatments and impact of these serious afflictions. More than 400 concise entries make up an invaluable resource for understanding eating disorders and obesity and how they affect our health and our lives. Topics covered include

 •  anorexia nervosa, an increasingly common psychological disorder characterized by intense fear of weight gain

 •  bulimia nervosa, a difficult-to-detect disorder that involves binge eating followed by purging

 •  fat substitutes, artificial replacement fats developed by the food industry

 •  mass media influence on eating disorders

 •  obesity, a growing public health concern that affects 97 million adult Americans, more than half the population

 •  pharmacotherapy, the use of drugs to treat psychological disorders, such as depression, which are often related to eating disorders

Complete with a history of obesity and eating disorders; chronology of key events, research and breakthroughs; tables listing key facts and statistics; a directory of resources and websites; and a glossary of fat replacers, this single-volume reference is the first stop in any serious research into one of society's most troubling health questions.

Target Audience:

Libraries