Why are we losing the war against obesity and chronic disease? This is the simple question Peter Gluckman and Mark Hanson ask, exploring the dominant myth that the exploding epidemic of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes can be tackled by focusing on adult life styles
This volume explores the effectiveness of legal interventions aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles. In it, W.A. Bogart examines the complex effects of law and its relationship with norms, including the unintended consequences of regulation
'Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls' is a manifesto and call to arms for women of all sizes and ages. With smart and sassy eloquence, veteran blogger Jes Baker calls on women to be proud of their bodies, fight against fat-shaming and embrace a body-positive worldview to change pu…
Forlagets beskrivelse: "A Guide to Women's Health, Second Edition" is a practical and multidisciplinary text that enables students and clinicians to identify and treat conditions quickly and effectively. A concise and easy-to-use quick reference, it offers evidence-based informa…
Extensively revised and updated to reflect our current understanding of nutritional and dietary requirements, "Introduction to Nutrition and Metabolism, Fourth Edition" includes new information examining the role of nutrition in common chronic diseases. Also new to this edition …
