FICTION

Exercise Addiction

by Leanne CURRIE-MCGHEE
978-1-42050-551-1.
COPY ISBN
Gr 6 Up—Extremely readable, with helpful illustrations and sidebars, this book includes a definition of exercise addiction (with symptoms), describes how it may be related to other psychological disorders, profiles the types of people most at risk for developing it, discusses psychological and physiological dangers, and offers treatment options. The signs are given frequently, but since the book is targeted for adolescents, who can develop problems with body image, the repetition is warranted. Personal stories appear throughout, and there is a helpful list of questions for readers to ask themselves. This volume is interesting enough to read even if not required for an assignment.—Robin Henry, Wakeland High School, Frisco, TX
One common foreword and short introductions specific to each topic precede chapters defining the title condition, diagnosis, treatment, and current research. The writing, though dull, is straightforward. References to celebrity sufferers (though not up-to-the-minute) are meant to engage readers. Largely generic stock photos are included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Diseases & Disorders titles: Osteoporosis, Exercise Addiction, and Tourette Syndrome
Reviewed by Robin Henry , Oct 01, 2011

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