02/08/02 American Dietetic Association’s new book, Eating Disorders: A Clinical Guide to Counseling and Treatment

American Dietetic Association’s new book, Eating Disorders: A Clinical Guide to Counseling and Treatment

Offers the latest approaches for addressing eating disorders

February 8, 2002

Media Contact: Lori Ferme
800/877-1600, ext. 4802

The American Dietetic Association's new book, Eating Disorders: A Clinical Guide to Counseling and Treatment, written by registered dietitian Monika M. Woolsey provides health professionals with an in-depth look at the nervous system and hormonal influences on nutrition and feeding.

The book addresses the biological, psychological and social aspects of eating disorders. It also offers a model that can be used to diagnose and classify mental disorders and nutritional treatment plans.

"The focus is on nutrition and the brain, demonstrating how the mind and body are intricately connected," said Woolsey. "Since there are many types of eating disorders that affect millions of people, this book aims to help the health professional better understand the underlying influences associated with eating disorders of every kind and offers guidance for treatment."

Woolsey, an internationally recognized specialist in eating disorders treatment, is an exercise physiologist with a bachelor's degree in nutrition from Cornell University and a master's degree in kinesiology from University of Colorado, Boulder. Woolsey has counseled more than 1,500 eating disordered clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has worked in eating disorder treatment centers providing counseling and developing nutrition protocols.

Eating Disorders: A Clinical Guide to Counseling and Treatment can be ordered through the American Dietetic Association by calling 800/877-1600, ext. 5000 or via e-mail at sales@eatright.org or at "Online Shopping". The book costs $55 for non-members of the American Dietetic Association and $49.50 for members.

With nearly 70,000 members, the Chicago-based American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting nutrition, health and well-being.

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