| Edition |
2006 ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 216 p.) : ill. |
| Series |
Information Plus reference series
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Gale eBooks
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| Note |
"ISSN 1551-2118". |
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"Formerly published by Information Plus, Wylie, Texas." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references 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 opinion and action about diet, weight, nutrition, and physical activity. |
| Summary |
A compilation of current and historical statistics with analysis on the topics of obesity and eating disorders, including a comprehensive summary of up-to-date research on the topics. Data are compiled from reports generated by branches of the U.S. government, information collected by major independent polling organizations and authoritative associations, and from professional journals, newspapers, pamphlets, and other reliable sources. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Subject |
Obesity.
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Weight loss.
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Reducing diets.
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Obesity in adolescence.
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Obesity in children.
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Eating disorders.
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Obesity -- Prevention.
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| Added Author |
Gale (Firm)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Weight in America. Detroit, Mich. : Gale, 2007 9781414404295 |
| ISBN |
9781414418766 (electronic book) |
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1414418760 (electronic book) |
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9781414404295 |
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1414404298 |
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