Obesity
Author | : Alexandra A. Brewis |
Publisher | : Rutgers University Press |
Total Pages | : 233 |
Release | : 2011 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780813548906 |
ISBN-13 | : 081354890X |
Rating | : 4/5 (90X Downloads) |
Download or read book Obesity written by Alexandra A. Brewis and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: the problem with obesity -- Defining obesity -- Obesity and human adaptation -- The distribution of risk -- Culture and body ideals -- Big-body symbolism, meanings, and norms -- Conclusion: the big picture.