Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Binge Eating and Others (Your Personal Health) - Softcover

Kirkpatrick, Jim, Dr; Caldwell, Paul, Dr; Caldwell, Paul; Caldwell, J. Paul

 
9781552095553: Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Binge Eating and Others (Your Personal Health)

Synopsis

In a society where most people have access to a healthy, nutritious diet, why do so many -- particularly girls and young women (but increasingly, boys and young men) -- develop eating disorders that can lead to illness, organ damage and death In this comprehensive addition to the Your Personal Health series, Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick and Dr. Paul Caldwell offer expert advice on the causes, effects and treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and a host of less familiar eating disorders. Topics include: the issue of genetic predisposition feeding disorders of infancy and early childhood early warning signs of a developing disorder practical tips on how families can cope complicating factors, such as pregnancy, diabetes and substance abuse medical and psychological treatment options the recovery process Supplemented by illustrations, case studies and personal insights from people recovering from these problems, Eating Disorders is a sensitive guide to a complex and disturbingly common problem.

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About the Author

Jim Kirkpatrick, MD is a family physician who has been treating eating disorders for more than fifteen years. Dr. Kirkpatrick is a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders.

Paul Caldwell, MD, CCFP(C) has been a family practitioner for twenty-five years. Dr. Caldwell is the author of Sleep.

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