The Obesity Epidemic in North America: Connecting Biology and

The Obesity Epidemic in North America: Connecting Biology and Culture
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Obesity prevalence in the U.S. is the highest among developed countries, a situation that calls for a nationwide understanding of this complex phenomenon. Brief yet comprehensive, The Obesity Epidemic in North America offers a much-needed examination of the effects of human evolution, environmental changes, human variation, poverty, and culture. An ideal supplement in nutritional anthropology or medical anthropology classes, the book's rare biocultural perspective helps readers grasp the root causes of obesity. As Bellisari sees it, the medical and nutrition-science fields are fully engaged in developing strategies to address the obesity problem. It is institutions, such as political and economic organizations, as well as society itself, that need to become more proactive in improving obesity-related public health. This text provides a giant first step toward that end.
Title of related interest also available from Waveland Press: Glasser, Anthropology of Addictions and Recovery (ISBN 9781577665588).
Country USA
Brand Waveland Press
Manufacturer Waveland Press, Inc.
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781577667735
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

The Obesity Epidemic in North America: Connecting Biology and Culture