Bibliograph

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

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-310) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Afraid to eat

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

36327193

Responsibility statement

Frances M. Berg ; edited by Kendra Rosencrans

Sub title

children and teens in weight crisis

Summary

"Afraid to eat offers guidelines for parents, teachers and health professionals to promote the healthy growth and well-being of the whole child--and every child."--Cover

Table Of 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 promoting model needed -- In the family -- Prevention in schools -- Healthy choices -- Changing to a child-friendly culture -- Call to action -- Appendixes -- Body mass index chart -- Complications of eating disorders -- Working with teenagers

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