The obesity epidemic

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"This is a controversial book about a critical theme in health and exercise studies. It provides much needed, thorough and reflective analysis of the current state of research and will transform debates about body weight, physical activity, food and health. It is essential reading for anyone interested in health and obesity issues, including teachers, scientists, health workers, doctors and policy makers."--Jacket.

subjects: Health in mass media,  Obesity,  Social aspects,  Social aspects of Obesity,  Cultural studies,  Health,  Psychology,  Epidemiology,  Social Desirability,  Obésité,  Aspect social,  Santé dans les médias,  Désirabilité sociale,  MEDICAL,  Preventive Medicine,  Forensic Medicine,  Public Health,  Public Health - General,  Health & Biological Sciences