When the Mirror Lies - Anorexia, Bulimia, and Other Eating Disorders (Hardcover, Annotated edition)

- A comprehensive examination of the risks and physical and emotional effects of anorexia and bulimia, especially among today's youth.
- Offer a "To Find Out More" section, glossary, and index.
Curriculum Standards: Grades 9-12 Health
Health: IV
- Knows how personal behaviors relate to health and well-being and how these behaviors can be modified if necessary to promote achievement of health goals throughout life (e.g., following a personal nutrition plan to reduce the risk of disease, periodically self-assessing physical fitness).
- Understands the short-and long-term consequences of safe, risky, and harmful behaviors.
- Understands the role of denial as a negative influence on mental and emotional health, and ways to overcome denial and seek assistance when needed.
- Knows skills used to communicate effectively with family, friends, and others, and the effects of open and honest communication.