Böcker av Carlyle Bennet

An eating disorder refers to a type of mental disorder, which occurs due to abnormal eating behaviors affecting mental or physical health negatively. There are various types of eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), anorexia nervosa, pica, binge eating disorder, rumination syndrome and a group of other feeding or eating disorders. The treatment of eating disorders differs from disorder to disorder, and includes reducing excessive exercise, counseling, reduction of efforts to eliminate food, and dietary advice. Obesity is the state where excess body fat gets accumulated in the body, which results in negative impacts on human health. It is measured through body mass index (BMI) in which a person's weight is divided by the square of the person's height. It is a major cause of disability and also leads to various diseases and conditions like obstructive sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, cardiovascular diseases, certain types of cancer and type 2 diabetes. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about eating disorders and obesity through this book. It unravels the recent studies on these disorders. This book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field of study.

Eating disorder is a form of a mental disorder that is characterized by abnormal eating habits. These disorders cause negative effect on an individual's mental or physical health. There are various types of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, muscle dysmorphia and binge eating disorder. Obesity is a complex disease caused by an eating disorder in which a person eats too much without enough physical activity. It can be caused by genetic, behavioral, metabolic and hormonal influences on body weight. The most common symptoms of eating disorders include fatigue, weakness and sensitivity to cold. Preventive measures focus on early identification of an eating disorder. Some of the most common treatments of eating disorders are cognitive behavioral therapy, recreation therapy, art therapy, medical nutrition therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, and family therapy. This book contains some path-breaking studies on eating disorders and obesity. The topics included herein are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights on the prevention and treatment of these medical conditions. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.