This book will help the reader understand the basic science and the latest therapies for bulimia, anorexia, and obesity; review the factors that prevent patients from succeeding in losing weight; appreciate the role of physical activity, exercise, and nutrition in weight control…
Extensive coverage is given to the treatment of obesity, including the role of exercise, very-low-calorie diets, behavioral strategies, combination therapies, and surgical techniques. New coverage includes information on the Atkins dies as well has issues of hunger and satiety a…
"Mexican cuisine has emerged as a paradox of globalization. Food enthusiasts throughout the world celebrate the humble taco at the same time that Mexicans are eating fewer tortillas and more processed food. Today Mexico is experiencing an epidemic of diet-related chronic illness…
Stigma is a dehumanizing process, a method of shaming and blaming that is embedded in our beliefs about who does and does not have value within society. In Lazy, Crazy, and Disgusting, medical anthropologists Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich explore another side of the issue: t…
