The encyclopedia of obesity and eating disorders
By: Dana K. Cassell with Félix E.F. Larocca.
Contributors: Larocca, Félix E. F.
Publisher: Facts On File
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 259
Subjects: Eating disorders -- Encyclopedias.; Obesity -- Encyclopedias.; Eating Disorders -- encyclopedias.; Obesity -- encyclopedias.
Description: Presents summaries of the symptoms of the various eating disorders; the possible social, cultural, psychological or physiological contribution factors and consequences, as well as treatments, drugs, diets, surgery, quack cures and other related topics. Sample topics include amenorrhea, anorexia nervosa, affective disorders and eating disorders, binge eating, bulimia, cultural influences on eating disorders, depression, fraudulent products, psychotropic drugs, etc.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-248) and index.