Includes bibliographical references (p. 353-368) and index.

Fear of food, fear of fat -- Our culture fails to nurture women -- Dysfunctional eating disrupts normal life -- Eating disorders shatter women's lives -- Weights continue to rise -- Prejudice punishes large women -- Living in starvation mode -- The risks of losing weight -- Food and activity choices intensify problems -- How the diet industry exerts control -- Health at any size -- It's about you -- The joy of active living -- Eating well -- Celebrating size diversity -- Creating a more nurturing culture -- Prevention and treatment -- Call to action.