This guide is an introduction to the research process that, while not being an exhaustive list of information resources available, should be helpful in getting started in your research about eating disorders. Below you will find pointers to suggested research terms about eating disorders, materials in the library catalog about eating disorders, websites relevant to eating disorders, and links to library databases that contain information about eating disorders. Please use our email reference service, contact us at (310) 434-4254, or visit us in the library at the reference desk if you need further assistance.
Suggested Research Terms
One of the really helpful things when searching for information about a topic is a short list of terms related to a topic. We think the following terms will help with your research about eating disorders:
- eating disorders
- appetite disorders
- psychology, pathological
- anorexia nervosa
- bulimia
- binge eating disorder
- compulsive eating
Materials in the library catalog about eating disorders
We have the following materials in the library catalog about eating disorders:
Websites on eating disorders
The following websites (in alphabetical order) will help you with your research on eating disorders:
- ANRED: Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders
This non-profit organization presents information designed for the layperson about various eating disorders. - MEDLINEplus Health Topics: Eating Disorders
A service of the the National Library of Health, MEDLINEplus has information from the National Institutes of Health and other sources on over 500 diseases and conditions. The "Health Topics" pages include the latest news, general overviews, clinical trials, specific conditions, treatments, and organizations. - National Eating Disorders Association
This site provides general information about eating disorders and body image concerns along with information about the association's prevention and treatment programs. The materials collection lists educational materials, curricula, videos, books and other resources for sale online. - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The mission of this government agency is to "diminish the burden of mental illness through research." A search of the website for "eating disorders" produces over one hundred documents.
Library Databases relevant to eating disorders
Databases may include magazine, newspaper and journal articles. Off-campus users, please note: you must be a Santa Monica College student, faculty or staff member to use these services.
Academic Search Premier, MasterFile Premier
Academic Search Premier and MasterFile Premier provide full text for over 6200 periodicals including full text for more than 3,500 peer-reviewed journals. Coverage spans virtually every area of academic study and offers information dating as far back as 1975.
Academic Search Premier and MasterFile Premier provide full text for over 6200 periodicals including full text for more than 3,500 peer-reviewed journals. Coverage spans virtually every area of academic study and offers information dating as far back as 1975.
National Newspapers (1985- current)
Local, regional and national news coverage from selected newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, USA Today, Christian Science Monitor.
Local, regional and national news coverage from selected newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, USA Today, Christian Science Monitor.
Newspaper Source Plus
Provides selected full text for many U.S. and international newspapers. The database also contains full text television & radio news transcripts, and selected full text for more than 800 U.S. regional newspapers.
Provides selected full text for many U.S. and international newspapers. The database also contains full text television & radio news transcripts, and selected full text for more than 800 U.S. regional newspapers.
Science Full Text Select
Coverage includes popular science magazines as well as professional journals. Also covers The New York Times Science Section. Full text coverage begins in January 1995.
Coverage includes popular science magazines as well as professional journals. Also covers The New York Times Science Section. Full text coverage begins in January 1995.
Health Source
Health Source: Consumer Edition offers information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. Has full text for nearly 300 journals.
Health Source: Consumer Edition offers information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. Has full text for nearly 300 journals.
Encyclopedia Americana
Includes 45,000 articles, plus thousands of hypertext links to web sites featuring additional data. It is updated quarterly.
Includes 45,000 articles, plus thousands of hypertext links to web sites featuring additional data. It is updated quarterly.
Encyclopedia, Funk and Wagnalls New World
Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
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