The body size and health debate /
Selby, Christine L. B.,
The body size and health debate / Christine L.B. Selby. - xiii, 208 pages ; 25 cm. - Health and medical issues today . - Health and medical issues today. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Changing shape of the ideal body throughout the 20th century -- Health and body mass index (BMI) -- Rates of obesity and targeted prevention efforts -- Consequences of how overweight and obese are treated and viewed by society -- Health At Every Size℗ʼ -- Body image and happiness : should we be focused on body shape and size? -- Can overweight or obese bodies really be healthy? -- Is personal choice a relevant argument for body size? -- Applications of Health At Every Size℗ʼ -- Case illustrations.
9781440848056 (hbk : acid-free paper)
2017027840
RA645.O23 / S45 2017
362.1963/98
WD 210
The body size and health debate / Christine L.B. Selby. - xiii, 208 pages ; 25 cm. - Health and medical issues today . - Health and medical issues today. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Changing shape of the ideal body throughout the 20th century -- Health and body mass index (BMI) -- Rates of obesity and targeted prevention efforts -- Consequences of how overweight and obese are treated and viewed by society -- Health At Every Size℗ʼ -- Body image and happiness : should we be focused on body shape and size? -- Can overweight or obese bodies really be healthy? -- Is personal choice a relevant argument for body size? -- Applications of Health At Every Size℗ʼ -- Case illustrations.
9781440848056 (hbk : acid-free paper)
2017027840
RA645.O23 / S45 2017
362.1963/98
WD 210