Afraid to eat : children and teens in weight crisis / Frances M. Berg ; edited by Kendra Rosencrans.

Author/creator Berg, Francie M.
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoHettinger, Nd : Healthy Weight Pub. Network, ©1997.
Description310 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Eating disorders in children.
Eating disorders in adolescence.
Obesity in children.
Obesity in adolescence.
Overweight children--Mental health.
Overweight teenagers--Mental health.
Children--Nutrition. --Psychological aspects.
Teenagers--Nutrition. --Psychological aspects.

Contents Growing up afraid to eat -- Our culture fails to nurture its youth -- Dysfunctional eating disrupts normal life -- Eating disorders shatter young lives -- Size prejudice punishes large children -- Overweight rates keep rising -- Lifestyle choices increase problems -- Struggling with weight loss -- New health approach needed -- In the family -- Prevention in schools -- Health choices -- Changing to a child-friendly culture -- Call to action.
Abstract Examines the effects of eating disorders on children and adolescents, discussing possible causes of the problem and proposing solutions designed to promote the physical and emotional well-being of young people at risk.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 302-310) and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Berg, Francie M. Afraid to eat. 2nd ed. Hettinger, ND : Healthy Weight Pub. Network, c1997
LCCN 98192541
ISBN0918532531 (hardcover)
ISBN9780918532534 (hardcover)
ISBN0918532523 (softcover)
ISBN9780918532527 (softcover)