Obesity may well be one of the hottest health topics in North America today. We see and hear daily reports about ‘the war on obesity’ and ‘the obesity epidemic’. And how are women faring in this?
This primer looks at these issues and many more and guides you to the best resources to help you understand the complexities of obesity and the roles that sex and gender play. We cover these questions:
What’s the big picture on obesity?
Why (and how) are women likely to be obese?
How is obesity related to poor health in women?
Does the environment play a role in obesity?
How can we prevent obesity?
Is obesity really an epidemic? Should we wage war on it?
Health at Every Size: Can we make peace with obesity?
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