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Roughly 11 million Americans struggle with eating disorders, and the majority of sufferers are between the ages of twelve and twenty-five. Those statistics make eating disorders a particularly devastating teen issue. Yet anorexia and bulimia, and the teens who are living with them, are frequently misunderstood. Readers will discover the realities of dealing with these illnesses by following the stories of three real-life teenagers who have experienced one. Using their personal accounts, readers explore warning signs, side effects, treatment options, and long-term solutions to this troubling teen issue.