The "ABC on Eating Disorders" is a useful and comprehensive book for doctors, dietitians, psychiatrists, and members of various therapeutic teams who need an in-depth update on eating disorders.

It differentiates and analyzes eating disorders from feeding disorders, from diagnosis to treatment. With an emphasis on primary care, this book also addresses the legal and ethical aspects of referring and treating individuals with eating disorders.

This new title in the successful ABC series describes working with families, children, and other special populations such as the elderly, men, and minorities. It also helps professionals recognize eating disorders in cases where comorbidity with other disorders is observed.

The ABC on Eating Disorders is easily accessible; sufferers will find it a transitional step towards self-help books, while caregivers will appreciate its particularly "smart" perspective.