Documentary on anorexia nervosa and bulimia, eating disorders that have grown increasingly prevalent in contemporary American society. Experts in the field discuss some of their underlying causes (especially cultural pressures to be thin), their physiological and psychological effects, and some medical and therapeutic treatments that have been developed. The interviewees include patients representing particularly vulnerable groups: young women from troubled families, dancers, fashion models, and athletes.

Special DVD ROM features: Web access to access PDF teaching materials online; link to NOVA website.\\CIRC # 253.

Abnormally thin -- Cultural pressures -- The search for answers -- Treatment -- The ballet world -- Running on empty -- Bulimia nervosa -- Road to recovery.