Eating Disorders

by Hurley, Jennifer A.

• ISBN13: 9780737706529
• ISBN10: 073770652X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Summary

Discusses the gravity, reality, causes, treatment, and prevention of eating disorders from a variety of perspectives.

Table of Contents

Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?	9	(12)
Introduction	12	(4)
How Serious Is the Problem of Eating Disorders?
Chapter Preface	16	(1)
Eating Disorders Are a Widespread Problem	17	(4)
Brooke C. Wheeler
The Prevalence of Eating Disorders Is Overstated	21	(4)
Donald DeMarco
Eating Disorders Are Harmful	25	(6)
Sarah Klein
Eating Disorders Are Not Necessarily Harmful	31	(9)
Georgie Binks
Periodical Bibliography	37	(2)
Who Is at Risk of Eating Disorders?
Chapter Preface	39	(1)
Adolescent Girls Are at Risk of Eating Disorders	40	(9)
Suzanne Abraham
Derek Llewellyn-Jones
Preteens Are at Risk of Eating Disorders	49	(4)
Daryn Eller
Adult Women Are at Risk of Eating Disorders	53	(6)
Leslie Vreeland
Female Athletes Are at Risk of Eating Disorders	59	(10)
Renee Despres
Men Are at Risk of Eating Disorders	69	(9)
Suzanne Koudsi
Periodical Bibliography	75	(2)
What Causes Eating Disorders?
Chapter Preface	77	(1)
The Media Contribute to the Incidence of Eating Disorders	78	(4)
Ellen Goodman
The Media Do Not Contribute to the Incidence of Eating Disorders	82	(5)
John Casey
Family Attitudes Play a Role in the Development of Eating Disorders	87	(13)
Sharlene Hesse-Biber
Dieting Can Cause Eating Disorders	100	(15)
Carol Emery Normandi
Laurelle Roark
Periodical Bibliography	112	(2)
How Should Eating Disorders Be Treated?
Chapter Preface	114	(1)
Pharmacological Drugs May Help People with Eating Disorders
Medical Sciences Bulletin	115	(6)
Psychotherapy May Help People with Eating Disorders
American Psychological Association	121	(4)
Anorexics Need Hospitalization	125	(8)
David France
Some Anorexics Should Be Allowed to Refuse Treatment	133	(9)
Heather Draper
Periodical Bibliography	139	(2)
How Can Eating Disorders Be Prevented?
Chapter Preface	141	(1)
Educational Programs Can Help Prevent Eating Disorders	142	(4)
Joanna Poppink
Educational Programs May Increase the Incidence of Eating Disorders	146	(5)
Denise Grady
The Government Can Help Prevent Eating Disorders	151	(7)
Lisa Berzins
Parents Can Help Prevent Eating Disorders	158	(5)
Susan Spaeth Cherry
Periodical Bibliography	162	(1)
For Further Discussion	163	(2)
Organizations to Contact	165	(3)
Bibliography of Books	168	(2)
Index	170