Eating Disorders in America: A Reference Handbook

An indispensable resource for readers interested in eating disorders, this book summarizes their history in human civilization, assesses the current status of eating disorders in American society, and describes efforts for establishing effective prevention and treatment programs. Although eating disorders have existed for centuries, considerable controversy remains as to the basic cause or causes of these disorders and their genetic, biological, and/or psychological factors. Eating Disorders in America: A Reference Handbook investigates these disorders, priming readers on the causes, symptoms, controversies, and treatments available. The two opening chapters of the book provide general background and a historical review of the existence of eating disorders in society. The remaining chapters provide resources the reader can use for further research, such as an extensive annotated bibliography, a glossary, and a chronology. This book differs from others on the topic in that it provides both an expository section that provides information as well as a set of resources for further research. The book also contains a "perspectives" chapter in which writers describe and discuss their personal views on the subject of eating disorders. Together with the author's expertise, these views add to the value of this book as a resource for eating disorder research.

Table of Contents:
Preface, 1 Background and History, An Overview of Eating Disorders, Definitions, Statistics, Eating Disorders in History, Obesity, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Other Eating Disorders, Binge Eating Disorder, Pica, Rumination Disorder, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders, Conclusion, References, 2 Problems, Issues, and Solutions, Diagnosing an Eating Disorder, Overweight and Obesity, Other Eating Disorders, Effects of Eating Disorders, Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, Other Eating Disorders, Pica, Ruminant Disorder, Orthorexia, Other Eating Disorders, Overweight and Obesity, Causes of Eating Disorders, Risk Factors, Etiology of Eating Disorders, Psychological Factors, Environmental Factors, Biological Factors, Binge Eating, Overweight, and Obesity, Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders, Prevention, Treatment, Conclusion, References, 3 Perspectives, Social Media and Relationship between Body Image and Eating Disorders, Jac Julien What Goes on in the Brain of an Anorexic?, David L. Levine Picky Eating or an Eating Disorder? Spotting the Newest Eating Disorder in Children, Kimberley Peterman Debunking Common Myths about Eating Disorders, Jennifer Rollin Traditional and Complementary Treatments for Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Anjali A. Sarkar Removing the Thin Ideal from Your Home, Sharon Schroeder Food for Thought, Ivanna Soto Eating Disorders in Adolescent Males, Jeremy Summers The Gay Adonis Complex: Muscle Dysmorphia in Male Homosexuals, Michael Vallario Real Boys Don't: A Recovering Anorexic's Perspective on Eating Disorders, Chris White 4 Profiles, Introduction, Academy for Eating Disorders, The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, Binge Eating Disorder Association, Hilde Bruch (1904–1984), Cynthia M. Bulik (1960– ), Karen Carpenter (1950–1983), Caterina di Giacomo di Benincasa, Saint Catherine (1347–1380), Eating Disorder Hope, Eating Disorders Anonymous, Eating Disorders Coalition, Elisa Project, Galen (129/130? ce–210/216? ce), William W. Gull (1816–1890), Charles Ernest Lasègue (1816–1883), National Association for Males with Eating Disorders, National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance, National Eating Disorder Association, National Eating Disorder Information Centre, National Eating Disorders Collaboration, Obesity Action Coalition, Overeaters Anonymous, Project HEAL, Adolphe Quetelet (1796–1874), Eric Stice (1967– ), Albert J. Stunkard (1922–2014), References, 5 Data and Documents, Data, Table 5.1 Prevalence of Overweight, Obese, and Extreme Obesity in the United States, 1988–2014 (percentage of population, aged 20–74), Table 5.2 Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Children and Adolescents Aged 2–19 Years, by Sex: United States, 1971–1974 through 2013–2014 (percentage of population), Table 5.3 Prevalence of Obesity among Children and Adolescents Aged 2–19 Years, by Sex and Age: United States, 1963–1965 through 2013–2014, Table 5.4 Prevalence of Obesity among Children and Adolescents Aged 2–19 Years, by Sex and Ethnicity: United States, 1963–1965 through 2013–2014, Table 5.5 Prevalence of Certain Eating Disorders in the United States, Documents, National Eating Disorders Screening Program (2000), Frank v. United Airlines (2000), H.R. 4310 (2009), Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, Child Performer Advisory Board to Prevent Eating Disorders. State of New York (2010), Harlick v. Blue Shield of California (2011), Educating to Prevent Eating Disorders Act of 2015, Stop Obesity in Schools Act of 2015, Having Body Image Issues (2015), Tennessee School Health Screening Guidelines (2015), State of Missouri. Senate Bill No. 145 (2015), 21st Century Cures Act (2016), Assembly Bill No. 2539. State of California (2016), 6 Resources, Books, Articles, Reports, Internet, 7 Chronology, Glossary, Index, About the Author,