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Informationen zum Autor Christine L. B. Selby , PhD, is an associate professor of psychology at Husson University in Bangor, Maine, and a licensed psychologist in a part-time private practice. Klappentext This book serves as an accessible resource for teens who want to learn more about obesity. The information and guidance it offers make it a valuable tool for young adult readers with questions or concerns about their weight. Obesity-represented by a BMI over 30-may be easy to define, but its causes and consequences and how individuals and agencies should address it are not as clear. Is obesity simply the result of eating more calories than one burns, or are other factors involved? Can an individual be obese and healthy? How does obesity affect psychological and social health? Are public health campaigns targeted at reducing obesity helping or hurting? Obesity: Your Questions Answered , a part of Greenwood's Q&A Health Guides series, answers these and other questions related to this high-interest topic. Each book in this series follows a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates readers' needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. The book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet-important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Guide to Health Literacy Common Misconceptions about Obesity Questions and Answers Definitions 1. What is BMI, and how is it measured? 2. What are the different BMI classifications, and how many Americans fall into each one? 3. What is binge eating disorder (BED)? 4. What is yo-yo dieting? 5. What is metabolic syndrome? 6. What are the "thin-ideal" and the "muscular-ideal"? 7. What is anti-fat bias? 8. What is the fat acceptance movement and Health at Every Size®? Causes and Risk Factors 9. What lifestyle factors can contribute to obesity? 10. What part does genetics play in whether or not someone is obese? 11. Are there other biological factors that contribute to obesity? 12. How can repeated dieting impact an individual's weight? 13. How can socioeconomic status affect weight? 14. How does race/ethnicity affect weight? 15. How does age affect weight? 16. How does food availability affect weight? 17. What role do medications play in an individual's weight? 18. What medical conditions might affect someone's weight? 19. Do obese people lack willpower? Consequences 20. What diseases are linked to obesity? 21. What mental health issues are linked to obesity? 22. How does obesity affect one's relationships with family and friends? 23. What are the costs to society at large due to obesity? 24. Do insurance companies change healthcare coverage depending on whether or not someone is obese? 25. Do obese people live shorter lives? Treatment Options 26. What lifestyle changes can someone make who is obese? 27. What types of counseling or psychotherapy are used to treat obesity? 28. How effective is counseling or psychotherapy in treating obesity? 29. What types of medications are used to treat obesity? 30. How effective are weight-loss medications? 31. What are the different types of weight-loss or bariatric surgery? 32. How effective is bariatric surgery? 33. Should someone who is obese pursue treatment of their obesity if they are not experiencing any adverse health effects? Social Stigma, Acceptance, and Prevention 34. What effect do anti-fat bias and discriminat...
