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Eating disorders are a major health problem in America, afflicting millions of people. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder develop for a number of psychological, biological and cultural reasons. Various treatments can aid those in recovery, while doctors also suggest ways to prevent these illnesses in the long run.
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School Library Journal Review
Gr 8 Up-Considering the glut of material published on this subject, Strada's contribution is better than average, due to its organization, approach, and illustrations. The author takes a straightforward, informative approach, uncluttered by the "authentic first-person narratives" that frequently mark such books. She covers anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, approaching her work in an integrated manner. Rather than devoting a chapter to each problem, she treats them as three diverse expressions of the same underlying psychological distress. She first describes these disorders, then explores their causes, risk factors, and effects before moving on to treatment and prevention. Suggestions for further reading and help are appended. Black-and-white photos show young people who appear to be experiencing the symptoms described, lending authenticity to the presentation without being heavy-handed. Nancy J. Kolodny's When Food's a Foe (Little, Brown, 1998) offers much more in-depth treatment and personalizes the information with a "you are not alone" approach.-Joyce Adams Burner, Hillcrest Library, Prairie Village, KS (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Gr. 6^-12. In succinct prose and a forthright style, Strada gives teens an overview of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Effortlessly blending personal comments with information, she describes food obsessions, then explains their causes and risks. Subsequent chapters address effects, treatment, and prevention. Although most of the testimonials are from older teens and adults, the simple language and tame black-and-white photographs seem to target a younger YA readership. Furthermore, the very simple charts may be useful to middle-graders but won't help high-school researchers. On the other hand, the book puts forward some interesting, occasionally alarming data--for example, eating disorders are affecting an increasing number of males. Whether for younger or older readers, this is an unsensationalized, easy-to-understand overview that makes the core issue clear: eating disorders are not really about food; they're about self-perception. --Roger Leslie
