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" Weight in America : "
Barbara Wexler.
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BL
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1012233
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b766603
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Wexler, Barbara.
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Weight in America : : obesity, eating disorders, and other health risks /\ Barbara Wexler.
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2004 ed.
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Detroit :: Thomson Gale,, ©2005.
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Information Plus reference series
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Information series on current topcis
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viii, 195 pages :: illustrations ;; 28 cm.
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0787675261
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: 9780787675264
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"Formerly published by Information Plus, Wylie, Texas."
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-174) and index.
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| Contents
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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 treatment 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 opinions and action about diet, weight, nutrition, and physical activity.
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Eating disorders-- United States, Statistics.
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Eating disorders-- United States.
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Obesity-- United States, Statistics.
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Obesity-- United States.
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Eating disorders.
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Obesity.
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United States.
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616.398
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HN17.5.W435 2004
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Gale Group.
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Information Plus (Firm : Wylie, Tex.)
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Weight in America 2004
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