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The Eating Disorders Clinical Pocket Guide:
Quick Reference for Healthcare Providers

The Eating Disorders Pocket Guide
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"The most user-friendly resource book I've ever seen!"
Anita Johnston, PhD, director of 
Anorexia & Bulimia Center of Hawaii & author, Eating In The Light of the Moon

This sturdy 140-page quick reference condenses an entire shelf of medical, pharmaceutical and nutritional texts into a guide that literally fits in your pocket.

What's In The Pocket Guide?
Peek at the Table of Contents

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sample #1:
"Psychiatric Meds &
Eating-Related Effects"

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sample #2:
"Referral Guidelines for
Eating Disorders Level of Care"


Critical Information Fast for ED Professionals
The Eating Disorders Clinical Pocket Guide provides critical information fast for evaluating and treating eating disorders.  It's valuable for those who specialize in eating disorders and anyone else who periodically sees patients with eating disorders.  And it's a spectacular reference for students and interns interested in the field.

This unique guide gives you up-to-date and specialized information including:

Diagnosing, Evaluating and Assessing Eating Disorders

  • Diagnostic criteria as well as criteria for each level of care
  • Guidelines and sample assessment questions
  • Physical signs, medical concerns, and which labs to assess
  • Drug-nutrient interactions for psychoactive medications used with eating disorders

Treatment of Eating Disorders

  • Healthy weight guidelines and guidelines for recommending weight gain, loss, and maintenance
  • Meal planning guidelines for each eating disorder
  • Enteral feeding guidelines and labs to prevent and monitor refeeding syndrome
  • Criteria for referral to mental health, nutrition, medical care, and/or more intense treatment

Advanced Topics in Eating Disorders

  • Special issues related to bariatric surgery, diabetes, and athletes
  • Recommended books and websites
  • Plus comprehensive detail on additional eating disorders and nutrition topics.