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The Keto Diet and Long-Term Weight Loss: Is it a Safe Option?

Natalya F. Giroux - The ketogenic diet, or keto diet for short, is a fad diet that has gained significant attention in recent years as a popular weight loss approach. The diet is characterized by a depletion of carbohydrates which in turn place the body in a state called ketosis. In this... Keep Reading »

Weight Bias and Anti-Fat Attitudes: Sources, Impacts, and Prevention Methods

Annette E. Chalker - The number of overweight and obese individuals in the United States has steadily increased over the last decade (CDC, 2012). According to the Food Research and Action Center, over two-thirds of adults in the United States are either overweight or obese (2010). The... Keep Reading »

The Obesity Epidemic in America and the Responsibility of Big Food Manufacturers

Janelle R. Stanish - Millions of people in the United States are considered obese. As waistlines continue to increase, people are asking the question: Who is to blame? Is it because American’s have become lazy and are more irresponsible with their food choices? Are fast food chains... Keep Reading »

America's Growing Problem: Increasing Levels of Childhood Obesity

William K. Boland - These ever-increasing percentages have been labeled as reaching epidemic status by the surgeon general. According to Jeffrey P. Koplan, MD, MPH, and William H. Dietz, MD, PhD, in their article Caloric Imbalance and Public Health Policy, “Approximately 60% of... Keep Reading »

Is Fat-Phobia Forever?

Aidan J. Starr - Author Susan Bordo has said, “fat is the devil, and we are continually beating him” (48). When considering this statement, and others like it, it is important to consider the ways in which we are also turning that devil around, giving him multiple dimensions... Keep Reading »
 
 

The keyword Weight is tagged in the following 5 articles.

Public Health
2020, Vol. 12 No. 10
The Keto Diet and Long-Term Weight Loss: Is it a Safe Option?
By Natalya F. Giroux
The ketogenic diet, or keto diet for short, is a fad diet that has gained significant attention in recent years as a popular Weight loss approach. The diet is characterized by a depletion of carbohydrates which in turn place the body in a state... Read Article »
Weight Loss Keto Diet Heart Disease Fad Diets Public Health
Obesity
2014, Vol. 6 No. 10
Weight Bias and Anti-Fat Attitudes: Sources, Impacts, and Prevention Methods
By Annette E. Chalker
The number of overWeight and obese individuals in the United States has steadily increased over the last decade (CDC, 2012). According to the Food Research and Action Center, over two-thirds of adults in the United States are either overWeight or... Read Article »
Obesity Stigma Stereotyping Discrimination Personal Health Weight Health Psychology
Obesity Epidemic
2010, Vol. 2 No. 11
The Obesity Epidemic in America and the Responsibility of Big Food Manufacturers
By Janelle R. Stanish
Millions of people in the United States are considered obese. As waistlines continue to increase, people are asking the question: Who is to blame? Is it because American’s have become lazy and are more irresponsible with their food choices... Read Article »
Obesity U.S. Health Diabetes Obesity Epidemic Food Manufacturers Weight
Obesity
2010, Vol. 2 No. 03
America's Growing Problem: Increasing Levels of Childhood Obesity
By William K. Boland
These ever-increasing percentages have been labeled as reaching epidemic status by the surgeon general. According to Jeffrey P. Koplan, MD, MPH, and William H. Dietz, MD, PhD, in their article Caloric Imbalance and Public Health Policy, “Approximately... Read Article »
Childhood Obesity Obesity Obesity Epidemic Weight Personal Health
Obesity
2009, Vol. 1 No. 12
Is Fat-Phobia Forever?
By Aidan J. Starr
Author Susan Bordo has said, “fat is the devil, and we are continually beating him” (48). When considering this statement, and others like it, it is important to consider the ways in which we are also turning that devil around, giving... Read Article »
Family Health Obesity Body Image Weight Parental Guidance

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