Introduction: Body Image, Eating Disorders, and Obesity in Youth -- The Future Is Now / J. Kevin Thompson and Linda Smolak -- I. Foundations. Ch. 1. Early Experience With Food and Eating: Implications for the Development of Eating Disorders / Jennifer O. Fisher and Leann L. Birch. Ch. 2. Body Image in Children / Linda Smolak and Michael P. Levine. Ch. 3. Obesity, Body Image, and Eating Disorders in Ethnically Diverse Children and Adolescents / Jennifer Zoler Dounchis, Helen A. Hayden and Denise E. Wilfley -- II. Risk Factors. Ch. 4. Risk and Protective Factors in the Development of Eating Disorders / Catherine M. Shisslak and Marjorie Crago. Ch. 5. Family Functioning, Body Image, and Eating Disturbances / Ari B. Steinberg and Vicky Phares. Ch. 6. Relationship of Sexual Abuse to Body Image and Eating Problems / Mary E. Connors -- III. Assessment. Ch. 7. Assessment of Physical Status of Children and Adolescents With Eating Disorders and Obesity / Kelly Hill and Claire Pomeroy. Ch. 8. Assessment of Body Image Disturbance in Children and Adolescents / Risk M. Gardner. Ch. 9. Assessment of Eating Disturbance in Children and Adolescents With Eating Disorders and Obesity / Susan B. Netemeyer and Donald A. Willimson -- IV. Prevention and Treatment. Ch. 10. Primary Prevention of Body Image Disturbances and Disordered Eating in Childhood and Early Adolescence / Michael P. Levine and Linda Smolak. Ch. 11. Obesity Prevention for Children and Adolescents / Thomas N. Robinson and Joel D. Killen. Ch. 12. Treatment of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents / Stacy A. Gore, Jillon S. Vander Wal and Mark H. Thelen. Ch. 13. Behavioral Treatment of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Directions / Myles S. Faith, Brian E. Saelens and Denise E. Wilfley / [and others]. Ch. 14. Plastic Surgery in Children and Adolescents / David B. Sarwer.rotoz
Summary
Examines the relationship between body image disturbances and eating disorders in our most vulnerable population: children and adolescents. The editors present a dynamic approach that combines current research, assessment techniques, and suggestions for treatment and prevention. This volume delivers direction for researchers in the field as well as guidance for practitioners and clinicians working with young clients suffering from these disorders
