Eating and Weight Disorders

<p>Eating disorders refer to a range of problems characterized by abnormal eating behaviours and beliefs about eating weight and shape. Eating disorders which are classified as psychiatric problems and obesity which is classified as a general medical condition reflect a diverse and perplexing array of biological social and psychological phenomena. Beginning with a comprehensive overview of eating and weight disorders this volume also covers:</p><ul> <li>anorexia nervosa </li> <li>bulimia nervosa </li> <li>atypical eating disorders and binge eating disorders </li> <li>obesity.</li> </ul><p>Including the most up-to-date research Carlos Grilo provides a balanced and authoritative overview of current thinking in the fields of eating disorders and obesity with broad yet in-depth coverage of the areas. This highly readable book is an indispensable resource to students and professionals in clinical psychology health psychology and psychiatry.</p>