breaking free in today's weight-obsessed world Berg, Francie M. creator Rosencrans, Kendra. text bibliography ndu Hettinger, ND Healthy Weight Network c2001 2000 monographic eng

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380 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. 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. Frances M. Berg ; edited by Kendra Rosencrans. Includes bibliographical references (p. 353-368) and index. n-us--- Overweight women Psychology Overweight women United States Eating disorders United States Body image Obesity Social aspects United States Obesity United States RC 552 .O25 B47 2001 616.85/26/0082 0918532639 (hc) 0918532620 (pbk.) 00700420 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0727/00700420-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0727/00700420-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0727/00700420-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0727/00700420-d.html PUL 000731 20141117100500.0 12125546