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…, perhaps we could slow the rate of obesity in this country. After all, no one wants to sue Tasty cake for making them fat because they know that it is something that they are not supposed to eat in excess. The same is true with fast food. As with all things…

…medication to help. In general, obesity is problematic and can contribute to an increased risk of heart disease. As an obese person ages, he or she is 50% (Brownlee, 2001, p. 124) more likely to develop heart disease. While this is the case, many doctors do…

…, those who tend to neglect their physical needs tend to experience more problems related to their health. Some of these may include high blood pressure, heart related ailments, obesity, eating disorders. We must as a society look at our bodies as construction…

…Hiding the Truth Many people like to live in an illusionary world, which they know is not true. One example is when a lazy, obese man looks in the mirror and he sees a different, well-built man. This illusion is apparent to him, but uses…

…Good Health is More Than Just Looking Good Good fitness and nutrition are key aspects not only in appearance but in living long, healthy lives. One may look fabulous, both fit and healthy, while being just as unhealthy as an obese person. The exact…

…", "...the difficulty of finding homeostasis between the producer and the consumer sides of the self...bulimia embodies the unstable double bind of consumer capitalism, while anorexia and obesity embody an attempted resolution of that double bind." Anorexia is an extreme…

…and obesity are associated with heart disease, types of cancer, type II diabetes, respiratory problems, and psychological problems such as depression and fatigue. Participating in meaningful recreational activity aides in the prevention of diseases and improves…

…is just good advertising. Our culture does not want to see a picture of an obese woman eating a microwave-able lasagna. An ad such as that simply does not want to make the viewer go out and purchase that company’s p! roduct. Even if over sixty percent…

…female sprinters. The book concludes with a summary of what was discussed and try to explain that comparing white and black athletes is not at all racist as it is perceived by many to be. As it is pointed out, if a scientist wants to study obesity whom does…

…. Who will like her if she eats? No one. She focuses on how flat her stomach will look tonight and how good she will feel. All she has to do is keep fasting. She puts her baggy clothes on to hide her obesity. At school no one has mentioned her appearance…