Eating disorders are common yet very misunderstood problems that affect individuals and their families. Their consequences can be lethal and leave a family in difficult straits. The following resources provide perspective on eating disorders and ways families can help those struggling with these problems.
"The Message: Who Do You Think You Are?"
President James E. Faust
New Era, Mar. 2001, 4–9
"Eating Disorders: A Deadly State of Mind"
Janet Thomas
New Era, Feb. 1993, 36–39
The Eating Disorder Foundation
Something Fishy: Web Site on Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Am I Hungry? What to Do When Diets Don't Work
Medline Plus Eating Disorder Reference Links
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