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Weight in America : obesity, eating disorders, and other health risks
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Weight in America : obesity, eating disorders, and other health risks

Author: Barbara Wexler; Information Plus (Firm : Wylie, Tex.); Gale Group.
Publisher: Detroit : Thomson Gale, ©2007.
Series: Information series on current topics; Information Plus reference series
Edition/Format: Book : English : 2007 edView all editions and formats
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Barbara Wexler; Information Plus (Firm : Wylie, Tex.); Gale Group.
ISBN: 1414404298 9781414404295
OCLC Number: 76876837
Notes: "Formerly published by Information Plus, Wylie, Texas."
Description: p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
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 treatments 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.
Series Title: Information series on current topics; Information Plus reference series
Other Titles: Weight in America 2007
Responsibility: Barbara Wexler.

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