Eating (Wise Guides)

Eating (Wise Guides)

by Anita Naik (Author), Anita Naik (Author)

Synopsis

Eating problems are extremely common among teenage girls. During her time at "Just 17", Anita received a steady stream of letters from readers worried about their weight. This book helps girls overcome problems with body image, and provides positive ways forward. From crash diets and calorie-counting to anorexia and bulimia - this book reveals the facts and offers excellent advice. This straight-forward but sensitive guide has been read and approved by expert consultant Susie Orbach - internationally renowned author of "Fat is a Feminist Issue".

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 144
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 18 Nov 1999

ISBN 10: 0340744111
ISBN 13: 9780340744116

Media Reviews
ACCLAIM FOR ANITA NAIK'S OTHER BOOKS: 'A useful book for all secondary school libraries and cheap enough for young people to afford to buy themselves.' -- School Librarian 'They are written in a way that I could relate to - without fussy language or a patronising tone. Naik addresses the reader in a down-to-earth and rational way and supports her advice with statistics.' -- Times Educational Supplement 'This was an excellent book ... a brilliant source of information.' -- Reviewer on Amazon, April 2001
Author Bio
Anita Naik is agony aunt for the teen magazine B, formerly agony aunt for Just Seventeen. Having access to young people's letters and queries means she knows just what issues concern them and she's well-versed in the advice and level to pitch at this age group.