Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-106, 111) and index.
Contents:
Introduction / George Gallup -- Dire Health Warning -- The Science of Weight and Metabolism -- Unhealthy Eating Habits -- Health Consequences of Overweight and Obesity -- Body Image, Extreme Dieting, and the Media -- Combating Obesity -- Glossary -- Internet Resources -- Further Reading -- Index.
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