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Geographies of Obesity

Author : Karen Witten
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317129091
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (171 download)

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Download or read book Geographies of Obesity written by Karen Witten and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past two decades, rates of adult and childhood obesity in the developed world have risen sharply. By the year 2000, 65% of the United States population were overweight, 30% of these obese. Whilst medical treatment has tended to focus on individual habits of diet and exercise, this approach does little to account for globally increasing levels of obesity, and the external, environmental factors that may be responsible. This in-depth study assembles the evidence for a geographical explanation of current obesity trends, and is the first work to examine the ways in which environment and living conditions promote an imbalance of energy intake over energy expenditure. The book calls upon the expertise of geographers, nutritionists, epidemiologists, sociologists and public health researchers, resulting in a broad, multidisciplinary analysis of this important health issue. Cover graphic designed by Georgia Witten-Sage.

Geographies of Obesity

Author : Jamie Pearce
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (124 download)

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Download or read book Geographies of Obesity written by Jamie Pearce and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Consuming Geographies of Food

Author : Hillary J. Shaw
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136679324
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (366 download)

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Download or read book The Consuming Geographies of Food written by Hillary J. Shaw and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The consumption and distribution of food, as well as its production, has become a major public policy issue over the past few decades; what we eat is no longer merely a private matter but carries significant externalities for wider society. Its increasing significance within the public arena implies a dissonance regarding the boundaries of food; where do we draw the line between food as private and food as public? What are the rights of society to impinge upon individual food consumption, and what conflicts will ensue when this boundary is disputed? The Consuming Geographies of Food explores these multiple issues of food across different regions of the world from the consumer’s perspective. It uniquely explicates the factors that lead customers towards certain typologies of consumption and towards certain types of retailing, offering a comprehensive review of the obesity problem, the phenomenon of food deserts and the issue of exclusion from a healthy diet. It then considers the effects of food on the consumer, the dynamic relationship between food and people, and the issue of food exclusion before concluding with possible futures for food consumption, from low-technology projects to high-technology scenarios. Based on original research into food access, ethics and consumption in both developed and less-developed countries this book will be of interest to students, researchers and academics in the fields of geography, economics, hospitality health, marketing, nutrition and sociology.

Geographies of Obesity

Author : Karen Witten
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317129105
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (171 download)

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Download or read book Geographies of Obesity written by Karen Witten and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past two decades, rates of adult and childhood obesity in the developed world have risen sharply. By the year 2000, 65% of the United States population were overweight, 30% of these obese. Whilst medical treatment has tended to focus on individual habits of diet and exercise, this approach does little to account for globally increasing levels of obesity, and the external, environmental factors that may be responsible. This in-depth study assembles the evidence for a geographical explanation of current obesity trends, and is the first work to examine the ways in which environment and living conditions promote an imbalance of energy intake over energy expenditure. The book calls upon the expertise of geographers, nutritionists, epidemiologists, sociologists and public health researchers, resulting in a broad, multidisciplinary analysis of this important health issue. Cover graphic designed by Georgia Witten-Sage.

Fat Bodies, Fat Spaces

Author : Rachel Colls
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9781444349900
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (499 download)

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Download or read book Fat Bodies, Fat Spaces written by Rachel Colls and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2011-03-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Oxford Handbook of the Social Science of Obesity

Author : John Cawley
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199876177
Total Pages : 912 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of the Social Science of Obesity written by John Cawley and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-08-08 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is an urgent need to better understand the causes and consequences of obesity, and to learn what works to prevent or reduce obesity. This volume accurately and conveniently summarizes the findings and insights of obesity-related research from the full range of social sciences including anthropology, economics, government, psychology, and sociology. It is an excellent resource for researchers in these areas, both bringing them up to date on the relevant research in their own discipline and allowing them to quickly and easily understand the cutting-edge research being produced in other disciplines. The Oxford Handbook of the Social Science of Obesity is a critical reference for obesity researchers and is also valuable for public health officials, policymakers, nutritionists, and medical practitioners. The first section of the book explains how each social science discipline models human behavior (in particular, diet and physical activity), and summarizes the major research literatures on obesity in that discipline. The second section provides important practical information for researchers, including a guide to publicly available social science data on obesity and an overview of the challenges to causal inference in obesity research. The third part of the book synthesizes social science research on specific causes and correlates of obesity, such as food advertising, food prices, and peers. The fourth section summarizes social science research on the consequences of obesity, such as lower wages, job absenteeism, and discrimination. The fifth and final section reviews the social science literature on obesity treatment and prevention, such as food taxes, school-based interventions, and medical treatments such as anti-obesity drugs and bariatric surgery.

The Consuming Geographies of Food

Author : Hillary J. Shaw
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136679391
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (366 download)

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Download or read book The Consuming Geographies of Food written by Hillary J. Shaw and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The consumption and distribution of food, as well as its production, has become a major public policy issue over the past few decades; what we eat is no longer merely a private matter but carries significant externalities for wider society. Its increasing significance within the public arena implies a dissonance regarding the boundaries of food; where do we draw the line between food as private and food as public? What are the rights of society to impinge upon individual food consumption, and what conflicts will ensue when this boundary is disputed? The Consuming Geographies of Food explores these multiple issues of food across different regions of the world from the consumer’s perspective. It uniquely explicates the factors that lead customers towards certain typologies of consumption and towards certain types of retailing, offering a comprehensive review of the obesity problem, the phenomenon of food deserts and the issue of exclusion from a healthy diet. It then considers the effects of food on the consumer, the dynamic relationship between food and people, and the issue of food exclusion before concluding with possible futures for food consumption, from low-technology projects to high-technology scenarios. Based on original research into food access, ethics and consumption in both developed and less-developed countries this book will be of interest to students, researchers and academics in the fields of geography, economics, hospitality health, marketing, nutrition and sociology.

A Health Equity Approach to Obesity Efforts

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309491096
Total Pages : 123 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book A Health Equity Approach to Obesity Efforts written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The obesity crisis in the United States disproportionately affects some demographic groups more than others. Contextual influences on obesity are complex and include an individual's weight-related behaviors and outcomes, the intermediate variables that influence these behaviors and outcomes, and broader, upstream historical, social, economic, physical, and policy contexts. The National Academies convened a workshop on April 1, 2019 to explore the history of health equity issues in demographic groups that have above-average obesity risk and to consider principles and approaches to address these issues as part of obesity prevention and treatment efforts. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.

The Rise of Obesity in Europe

Author : Derek J. Oddy
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 9780754676966
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (769 download)

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Download or read book The Rise of Obesity in Europe written by Derek J. Oddy and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together a range of case studies from nine European countries, this book provides a comprehensive examination of the transition from under-nutrition to obesity, offering the historical context to these vitally important contemporary issues.

Fat Bodies, Fat Spaces

Author : Colls
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9781444349917
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (499 download)

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Download or read book Fat Bodies, Fat Spaces written by Colls and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2012-01-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Geographies of Health

Author : Anthony C. Gatrell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470672870
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Geographies of Health written by Anthony C. Gatrell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Setting out the debates and reviewing the evidence that links health outcomes with social and physical environments, this new edition of the well-established text offers an accessible overview of the theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and research in the field of health geography Includes international examples, drawn from a broad range of countries, and extensive illustrations Unique in its approach to health geography, as opposed to medical geography New chapters focus on contemporary concerns including neighborhoods and health, ageing, and emerging infectious disease Offers five new case studies and an fresh emphasis on qualitative research approaches Written by two of the leading health geographers in the world, each with extensive experience in research and policy

Obesogenic Environments

Author : Amelia Lake
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444347829
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Obesogenic Environments written by Amelia Lake and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-09 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where obesity has now reached epidemic proportions, a thorough understanding of the underlying causes of the problem is essential if society, public health initiatives and government policies are to successfully address the issue. The obesogenic environment describes all the possible influences that our environment presents which encourage overweight and obesity in individuals and populations. Beginning with an overarching introduction to obesity and its implications for health and wellbeing, the book will move on to consider such crucial areas as eating behaviours and food environments, physical activity and the environment, the urban environment, methods, policy and future research directions. Brings together expertise from across a range of disciplines Written by a truly multidisciplinary team of international authors Presents some of the most innovative thinking in the battle against obesity This groundbreaking book brings together for the first time the knowledge of experts with backgrounds in nutrition and dietetics, policy, epidemiology, environmental sciences, medical sciences, town planning and urban design, transport, geography and physical activity in order to offer a multidisciplinary approach to public health, suggesting new and exciting ways to shape our environment to better support healthful decisions.

The Anthropology of Obesity in the United States

Author : Anna Bellisari
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317402502
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book The Anthropology of Obesity in the United States written by Anna Bellisari and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the biocultural dimensions of obesity from an anthropological perspective in an effort to broaden understanding of a growing public health concern. The United States of America currently has the highest rates of obesity among developed countries, with an alarming rise in prevalence in recent decades which promises to affect the nation for years to come. Bellisari helps students to grasp the complex nature of this obesity epidemic, demonstrating that it is the consequence of many interacting forces which range from individual genetic and physiological predispositions to national policies and American cultural beliefs and practices. As much a social problem as an individual one, the development of obesity is in fact encouraged by the pattern of high consumption and physical inactivity that is promoted by American economic, political, and ideological systems. With a range of up-to-date scientific and medical data, The Anthropology of Obesity in the United States provides students with a comprehensive picture of obesity, its multiple causes, and the need for society-wide action to address the issue.

The Metamorphoses of Fat

Author : Georges Vigarello
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231159765
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book The Metamorphoses of Fat written by Georges Vigarello and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing the link between changing attitudes toward body size and modern conceptions of class, society, and self.

Assessing Prevalence and Trends in Obesity

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309442745
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book Assessing Prevalence and Trends in Obesity written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-09-30 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Obesity has come to the forefront of the American public health agenda. The increased attention has led to a growing interest in quantifying obesity prevalence and determining how the prevalence has changed over time. Estimates of obesity prevalence and trends are fundamental to understanding and describing the scope of issue. Policy makers, program planners, and other stakeholders at the national, state, and local levels are among those who search for estimates relevant to their population(s) of interest to inform their decision-making. The differences in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data have given rise to a body of evidence that is inconsistent and has created barriers to interpreting and applying published reports. As such, there is a need to provide guidance to those who seek to better understand and use estimates of obesity prevalence and trends. Assessing Prevalence and Trends in Obesity examines the approaches to data collection, analysis, and interpretation that have been used in recent reports on obesity prevalence and trends at the national, state, and local level, particularly among U.S. children, adolescents, and young adults. This report offers a framework for assessing studies on trends in obesity, principally among children and young adults, for policy making and program planning purposes, and recommends ways decision makers and others can move forward in assessing and interpreting reports on obesity trends.

Geographies of Health

Author : Anthony C. Gatrell
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9781405175760
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (757 download)

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Download or read book Geographies of Health written by Anthony C. Gatrell and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2009-01-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised second edition highlights the ways in which health may be studied from geographical perspectives, setting out the debates and reviewing the evidence that links health outcomes with social and physical environments. Introduces the reader to relevant theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and research Provides new examples from a range of geographical settings Provides an extensive revision to the first edition, emphasizing contemporary concerns such as globalization, neighbourhood health, and obesity Pays greater attention to the US health care system, mental health, health of older adults, disease ecology and re-emerging diseases, health in developing world, and children’s and women’s health

Weighing In

Author : Julie Guthman
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520266242
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Weighing In written by Julie Guthman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2011-10-06 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A bold, compelling challenge to conventional thinking about obesity and its fixes, Weighing In is one of the most important books on food politics to hit the shelves in a long time." —Susanne Freidberg, author of Fresh: A Perishable History "Weighing In is filled with counterintuitive surprises that should make us skeptics of all kinds of food -- whether local, fast, slow, junk or health -- but also gives us the practical tools to effectively scrutinize the stale buffet of popularly-accepted health wisdom before we digest it." —Paul Robbins, professor of Geography and Development, University of Arizona "If you liked Michael Pollan, this should be your next read. Guthman gives us the research behind the questions we should be asking, but, falling all over ourselves in the rush to consensus, we have overlooked. A self-described Berkeley foodie, Guthman takes on the self-satisfaction of the alternative food movement and places it in rich context, drawing on research in health, economics, labor, agriculture, sociology, and politics. This marvelous, surprising book is a true game-changer in our national conversation about food and justice." —Anna Kirkland, author of Fat Rights: Dilemmas of Difference and Personhood “This groundbreaking book calls into question the ubiquitous claim that ‘good food’ will solve the social and health dilemmas of today. Combining political economic analysis, cultural critique, and clear explanation of scientific discoveries, the author challenges our deeply held convictions about society, food, bodies, and environments.” —Becky Mansfield, editor of Privatization: Property and the Remaking of Nature-Society Relations "Step back from that farmer's market -- Guthman shows us that good foods and good eating are not enough. By questioning the fuzzy facts on obesity, the impact of environment, and capitalism's relentless push to consume, Weighing In challenges us to think harder, and better, about what it really takes to be healthy in the modern age." —Carolyn de la Peña, author of Empty Pleasures: The Story of Artificial Sweetener from Saccharin to Splenda