The Encyclopedia of Obesity and Eating Disorders

The Facts On File Library of Health and Living series provides clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date resources for understanding and coping with the complexities of modern health and social concerns.

Written for general readers and professionals alike, each volume contains: -- An extensive A-to-Z reference section that defines the causes, cures, key research, medical terms, symptoms, treatments, and trends of each field of study-- Detailed appendixes that provide current statistical information-- Extensive bibliographies that serve as starting points for further research-- Comprehensive directories that list organizations, associations, schools, support groups, and publications to which readers can turn for further information or to find the practical help they need.From Abdominoplasty to Zung Rating Scale, this volume defines and explains these disorders along with medical and other problems associated with them.