Summary

For young people, leading a healthy lifestyle requires education and empowerment. In Understanding Eating Disorders, readers will explore the social aspects and health effects of eating disorders, and ways to establish a healthy relationship with food. Sidebars challenge and expand readers' thinking while relating topics to 21st Century skills and themes--from creativity and innovation to financial literacy. Book also includes a table of contents, author biography, glossary, index, further reading, and suggested websites.