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Author:

Wexler, Barbara.

Title:

Weight in America : obesity, eating disorders, and other health risks / Barbara Wexler.

Edition:

2008 ed.

Publisher:

Thomson Gale,

Copyright Date:

c2009

Description:

viii, 197 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subject:

Obesity--United States.
Obesity--United States--Statistics.
Eating disorders--United States.
Eating disorders--United States--Statistics.

Other Authors:

Information Plus (Firm : Wylie, Tex.)
Gale Group.

Notes:

"Formerly published by Information Plus, Wylie, Texas." Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-188) and index.

Contents:

Americans weigh in over time -- Weight and physical health -- The influences of mental health and culture on weight and eating disorders -- Diet, nutrition, and weight issues among children and adolescents -- Dietary treatment for overweight and obesity -- Physical activity, drugs, surgery, and other treatment for overweight and obesity -- The economics of overweight and obesity -- Political, legal, and social issues of overweight and obesity -- Diet and weight-loss lore, myths, and controversies -- Preventing overweight and obesity -- Public opinions and action about diet, weight, nutrition, and physical activity.

Series:

Information series on current topcis
Information Plus reference series

ISBN:

1414407823
9781414407821

Locations:

OTAX626 -- Wilcox Library (Oskaloosa)

UTAX115 -- Buena Vista University Library (Storm Lake)

CJPC482 -- Williamsburg Public Library (Williamsburg)