Eating Disorders

Brief Description: "Eating Disorders: Are Eating Disorders a Serious Problem?; What Causes Eating Disorders?; What Role Does the Internet Play in Eating Disorders?; How Should Eating Disorders Be Treated?"--Table of Contents: Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Are Eating Disorders a Serious Problem? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Eating Disorders Are a Growing Threat to Public Health -- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions -- 2. The Threat of Eating Disorders Is Distorted / Malcolm Evans -- 3. Eating Disorders Are a Growing Problem Among African American Women / Tedra Coakley -- 4. Eating Disorders Are a Growing Problem Among Asian American Women / Elaine Low -- 5. Binge Eating Disorder Is Linked to Obesity and Other Health Problems / Sara Sells -- 6. The Obesity Epidemic Is a Myth That Promotes Unhealthy Weight Loss / Linda Bacon -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 2. What Causes Eating Disorders? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Genetics Play a Significant Role in Eating Disorders / Johanna S. Kandel -- 2. Genetics May Not Play a Significant Role in Eating Disorders / Simona Giordano -- 3. Cultural Obsession with Thinness Is Harmful / Michelle M. Lelwica -- 4. Some Perceptions of Thinness Are Unfair and Harmful / Julia Cheng -- 5. The Fashion Industry Promotes Eating Disorders / Jessica Bennett -- 6. The Fashion Industry Should Not Be Held Responsible for Eating Disorders / Lisa Hilton -- 7. Binge Eating Is Linked to Genetic and Environmental Factors / Cynthia M. Bulik -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 3. What Role Does the Internet Play in Eating Disorders? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Pro-Ana Websites Are Dangerous / Lauren Cox -- 2. Some Eating Disorders Websites Offer Support / Jaclyn Gallucci -- 3. Thinspiration Videos Are Misguided Attempts at Artistic Expression / Virginia Heffernan -- 4. Pro-Ana Websites Should Be Regulated -- Royal College of Psychiatrists -- 5. Pro-Ana Websites Should Not Be Regulated / Adam Thierer -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 4. How Should Eating Disorders Be Treated? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Involuntary Treatment for Anorexia Is Justified / Cornelia Thiels -- 2. Involuntary Treatment for Anorexia May Not Be Justified in Some Cases / Avis Rumney -- 3. Family Therapy Is an Effective Treatment for Anorexia / Julie Deardorff -- 4. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Is an Effective Treatment for Eating Disorders / Kathy Kater -- 5. Antidepressants Are Effective in the Treatment of Bulimia / Michael J. Gitlin -- 6. A Structured Eating Plan Can Control Binge Eating / Jane E. Brody -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- For Further Discussion -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography of Books -- Index. Publisher Marketing: Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; This title explores issues related to eating disorders. Through a balanced collection of articles from a variety of sources, the title explores whether or not eating disorders are a serious problem; possible causes of eating disorders, such as genetics, m; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"

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