This book written by experts on the various aspects of eating disorders will be particularly useful for those interested in the diagnosis and assessment of eating disorders. Too many books skip lightly over these important areas. Here you will find much substance.

Dr. Timothy Walsh is one of the world's leading authorities on eating disorders. This well-researched and thorough guide, which he co-authored on the subject, will not only help clinicians and researchers better understand the condition, but also enable sufferers to get the help they so desperately need and deserve. Joy Bauer MS, RDN -- Nutrition and Health expert for NBC's TODAY Show, #1 New York Times bestselling author and founder of Nourish Snacks This "Handbook" is actually an "encyclopedic" compendium of the most current research and state-of-the-art practical applications for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. The authors throughout this book are among the pre-eminent scholars and clinicians in this field, yet the writing is always accessible and relevant. This handy text will no doubt become the "go to" resource for a multi-disciplinary group of clinicians as well as academics. Andrea Marks M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, AYAM: Adolescent-Young Adult Medicine