Anorexia nervosa is a potentially fatal disorder that is notoriously difficult to treat. It provokes intense feelings of fear, confusion and guilt in sufferers as well as in their families and friends trying to understand and help them. Based on long experience, Dr Ayton: Explains the importance of nutrition, especially what is known about the physical and psychological effects of starvation and the process of recovery; Offers examples of dietary 'prescriptions', menu plans and recovery strategies; Integrates pharmacological, psychological and nutritional treatment options, showing how the individual can achieve a balance. This is a practical book helping sufferers and carers to make informed choices that can change the lives of all concerned for the better.