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YATwenty-first Century Medical Library series.
Readers will be drawn to case histories of seven eating-disordered individuals--male and female, teen and adult--illuminating chapters on symptoms, causes, treatments, effects on family and friends, and struggle to overcome anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive eating. Black-and-white photos are unimaginative but add a visual component to this clearly written book about a subject particularly important to teens. A list of resources is included. Bib., glos., ind.