Obesity : your questions answered /
This book serves as an accessible resource for teens who want to learn more about obesity. The information and guidance it offers makes it a valuable tool for young adult readers with questions or concerns about their weight.
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Santa Barbara, CA :
Greenwood, An Imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC,
2019
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| Series: | Q&A health guides
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
Table of Contents:
- What is BMI, and how is it measured?
- What are the different BMI classifications, and how many Americans fall into each one?
- What is binge eating disorder (BED)?
- What is yo-yo dieting?
- What is metabolic syndrome?
- What are the "thin-ideal" and the "muscular-ideal"?
- What is anti-fat bias?
- What is the fat acceptance movement and Health at Every Size?
- What lifestyle factors can contribute to obesity?
- What part does genetics play in whether or not someone is obese?
- Are there other biological factors that contribute to obesity?
- How can repeated dieting impact an individual's weight?
- How can socioeconomic status affect weight?
- How does race/ethnicity affect weight?
- How does age affect weight?
- How does food availability affect weight?
- Whate role do medications play in an individual's weight?
- What medical conditions might affect someone's weight?
- Do obese people lack willpower?
- What diseases are linked to obesity?
- What mental health issues are linked to obesity?
- How does obesity affect one's relationships with family and friends?
- What are the costs to society at large due to obesity?
- Do insurance companies change healthcare coverage depending on whether or not someone is obese? Do obese people live shorter lives?
- What lifestyle changes can someone make who is obese?
- What types of counseling or psychotherapy are used to treat obesity?
- How effective is counseling or psychotherapy in treating obesity?
- What types of medications are used to treat obesity?
- How effective are weight-loss medications?
- What are the different types of weight-loss or bariatric surgery?
- How effective is bariatric surgery?
- Should someone who is obese pursue treatment of their obesity if they are not experiencing any adverse health effects?
- What effect do anti-fat bias and discrimination have on the emotional health of an obese individual?
- How do anti-fat bias and discrimination affect the healthcare of obese individuals?
- What effect do anti-fat bias and discrimination have on children's academic performance?
- What effect do governmental programs and campaigns have on obesity?
- What responsibility do public services have to to accommodate people who are obese?
- What effect do weight-loss related television reality shows have on obesity?
- How are schools addressing obesity and the bullying of obese children?
- Does pursuing the culturally expected body type affect obesity?
- What effect do "love your body" campaigns have on obesity?
- Should obestiy be considered a disease?
- Case studies.
