You should be able to do each of the following by the conclusion of Chapter 14.

1. Describe the prevalence and characteristics of eating disorders. (pp. 355-358)
   
   
2. Discuss the symptoms and subtypes of anorexia nervosa. (pp. 358-359)
   
   
3. Consider the physical complications that can arise from anorexia nervosa and why it is difficult to overcome. (pp. 359-360)
   
   
4. Delineate other characteristics and mental disorders that are associated with anorexia nervosa. (pp. 360-361)
   
   
5. Describe the course and outcome of anorexia nervosa. (pp. 361-362)
   
   
6. Discuss the characteristics of bulimia nervosa, as well as its physical complications, associated features, and course and outcome. (pp. 362-364)
   
   
7. Discuss the characteristics of binge-eating disorder, as well as its associated features, and course and outcome. (pp. 364-366)
   
   
8. Describe the risk factors for and etiology of eating disorders and evaluate the degree to which society creates eating disorders. (pp. 366-372)
   
   
9. Compare the attitudes toward weight of European American and African American females. (pp. 372-374)
   
   
10. Discuss other suggested etiological factors and genetic factors in eating disorders. (pp. 374-375)
    
    
11. Compare the treatments for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. (pp. 375- 377)