Publisher's Synopsis
This monograph is designed to enable physicians to: Distinguish illnesses that fall within the spectrum of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, eating disorder not otherwise specified, and binge-eating disorderUnderstand the biologic, psychologic, social, and cultural factors that underlie the development of disordered eatingRecognise the impact of eating disorders in special populations: adolescents, athletes, individuals with diabetes mellitus, older women, and pregnant patientsDevelop treatment strategies that include a multidisciplinary team approach and referral plan to address a women's medical, psychologic, and nutritional needsUpdated information in this monograph includes the most current American Diabetes Association recommendations for patient care.
