Understanding Bulimia Nervosa (Teen Eating Disorder Prevention Book)

This book for adolescents, explains what bulimia is, how to recognize its symptoms, and why this serious problem is easily overlooked. Using the voices of young people who have struggled with bulimia, Stanley explores the roles pressure from peers, parents, and society -- as well as bottled up emotions and low self-esteem -- can play in developing bulimia. Practical suggestions help young readers learn to recognize and resist society’s unrealistic expectations, develop a positive self-image, and evaluate their nutritional habits and fitness level accurately and honestly.