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- A comprehensive examination of the risks and physical and emotional effects of anorexia and bulimia, especially among today's youth. - Offer a "To Find Out More" section, glossary, and index. Curriculum Standards: Grades 9-12 Health Health: IV - Knows how personal behaviors relate to health and well-being and how these behaviors can be modified if necessary to promote achievement of health goals throughout life (e.g., following a personal nutrition plan to reduce the risk of disease, periodically self-assessing physical fitness). - Understands the short-and long-term consequences of safe, risky, and harmful behaviors. - Understands the role of denial as a negative influence on mental and emotional health, and ways to overcome denial and seek assistance when needed. - Knows skills used to communicate effectively with family, friends, and others, and the effects of open and honest communication.
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Gr 7 Up-This accessible guide to the symptoms and effects of eating disorders also includes numerous case studies of various individuals who have experienced living with these challenging conditions. Orr provides a solid factual background, clearly discusses the behaviors that lead to the development of eating disorders, and offers suggestions on how to alter attitudes in order to promote a healthy lifestyle. Written in a reader-friendly tone, the book does a good job of presenting the psychological aspects of these diseases and of sympathizing with the young people who are wrestling with them. The attractive layout features pull quotes, boxes containing additional facts, bulleted paragraphs that summarize information, and black-and-white photos. Documented quotes from physicians and other professionals appear throughout. Readers who are suffering from eating disorders will feel comforted and hopefully inspired to seek more support, while those who are trying to learn more about the topic will come away with a clearer understanding of its complexities.-Kristen M. Todd, Middle Country Public Library, Centereach, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Obeying the Voice | p. 7 |
Chapter 1 Who Is That in the Mirror? | p. 13 |
Chapter 2 Behind the Fractured Images | p. 41 |
Chapter 3 Ravages Inside and Out | p. 67 |
Chapter 4 Seeking Sustenance: The Search for Hope | p. 91 |
Chapter 5 What Can I Do? | p. 115 |
Glossary | p. 130 |
To Find Out More | p. 132 |
Source Notes | p. 136 |
Index | p. 138 |
About the Author | p. 144 |