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9 - Eating Issues

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 March 2023

By
Jamie M. Loor ,
Jennifer Battles ,
Brooke L. Bennett ,
Brooke L. Whisenhunt  and
Danae L. Hudson
Edited by
Stephen Hupp  and
Cara L. Santa Maria
Stephen Hupp
Affiliation:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Cara L. Santa Maria
Affiliation:
Fielding Graduate University, California
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Summary

This chapter describes pseudoscience and questionable ideas related to eating disorders (EDs) – anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. The chapter opens by considering challenges associated with assessment and diagnosis. Common myths are explored, such as the idea that all exercise is good exercise. Dubious treatments include group and inpatient treatment, complementary and alternative medicine, online self-help, and fad diets. The chapter closes by reviewing research-supported approaches.

Keywords

anorexia nervosabulimia nervosabinge eating disorderyogacomplementary and alternative medicinepro-ED websitesfad dietsextreme calorie restrictionenhanced cognitive-behavioral therapyinterpersonal psychotherapy
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Pseudoscience in Therapy
A Skeptical Field Guide
 , pp. 125 - 141
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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