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Offers parents advice on how to deal with eating disorders in preteens and adolescents, explaining how to identify the warning signs of problems, normalize eating and exercise, know when to seek professional help, and avoid a relapse.
Author Notes
Marcia Herrin, Ph.D., is the founder and co-director of the Dartmouth College Eating Disorders Prevention, Education, and Treatment Program, one of the most respected programs of its kind in the nation. She also has a private practice specializing in eating disorders. Having conquered the problem herself as a teenager, she speaks with authority and compassion. Dr. Herrin received her doctorate in nutrition from Columbia University. She has been featured in People magazine and has appeared on the Today Show and 48 Hours.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (2)
Booklist Review
How can a parent know when picky eating is the sign of an imminent or existing eating disorder in a child? Herrin and Matsumoto bring a nutritionist's expertise and a parent's perspective to this resource to help parents recognize eating disorders and help their children overcome them. Drawing on research, Herrin's own practice, and interviews with parents and children, the authors present clear definitions of various eating disorders, symptoms and possible causes, and methods of treatment. They explore the development of modern eating phobias--fear of fat and excess calories, obsession with appearance at the expense of nutrition--that have led to increases in eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. They also examine the impact on young women of a culture that glorifies thinness. This helpful book offers guidelines on body weight assessments and other resources, including treatment facilities and programs. A valuable resource for parents and those concerned with adolescent health-care issues. --Vanessa Bush
Library Journal Review
An excellent guide to children's eating disorders, chiefly anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder, this book urges parents to be watchful; prevention, after all, starts at home. First, Herrin, founder and codirector of the Dartmouth College Eating Disorders Prevention, Education, and Treatment Program and a former anorexic herself, covers early warning signs of eating disorders and shows how they differ from bad habits. She also addresses how to deal with situations, like school and summer camp, that remove teens from parents' radar. There is also much information on nutrition, with specifics on individualizing a food plan (menus and portions) and normalizing exercise patterns. Finally, parents are shown how to seek professional help. Herrin's sound and empowering advice applies both to girls and to boys, who are often sadly overlooked. Including charts of body-mass index and lists of residential facilities and hospital programs, organizations, and web sites, this is highly recommended for public libraries. Linda Beck, Indian Valley P.L., Telford, PA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. xi |
| Acknowledgments | p. xiii |
| Preface: Marcia's Story | p. xv |
| Part 1 Identifying an Eating Disorder | |
| 1. At Risk: Recognizing an Eating Disorder and Spotting Early Warning Signs | p. 3 |
| 2. Bad Habit or Dangerous Behavior?: When to Worry about Disordered Eating | p. 21 |
| 3. Prevention: The Power of the Preemptive Strike | p. 36 |
| 4. The Family on the Front Lines | p. 53 |
| 5. Boys at Risk | p. 71 |
| 6. Understanding the Medical Consequences of an Eating Disorder | p. 81 |
| Part 2 Taking Action | |
| 7. Breaking the Ice: How to Open the Discussion | p. 109 |
| 8. Avoiding Parent Traps: How Improving Your Relationship to Food and Your Body Can Help Your Child | p. 125 |
| 9. Beyond the Family Circle: Friends, School, and Summer Camp | p. 140 |
| Part 3 Healthy Eating Guide | |
| 10. Normalizing Eating with a Food Plan | p. 159 |
| 11. Getting the Most out of the Food Plan | p. 181 |
| 12. Normalizing Exercise | p. 208 |
| 13. Relapse Training | p. 230 |
| 14. When You've Done All You Can: Professional Resources and How to Use Them | p. 245 |
| 15. In Closing | p. 269 |
| Appendix A Diagnosing Eating Disorders | p. 273 |
| Appendix B Body Weight Assessments | p. 277 |
| Further Reading | p. 285 |
| Informational, Support, and Advocacy Organizations and Web Sites | p. 287 |
| Residential and Hospital Programs | p. 289 |
| References | p. 297 |
| Index | p. 309 |
