Research Notes on Obesity and Social Acceptance
Obesity is considered an epidemic in the United States and has been more socially accepted in the past few years. Obesity and poor self-esteem may not be an issue for everyone; regardless of weight and size, there are people who are comfortable with their bodies as they are.
Top Resources on Obesity and Social Acceptance
- Los Angeles Times: Obesity Acceptance
- Wikipedia: Obesity Cultural and Social Significance
- Exercise: Obesity: Social Acceptance and Self Esteem
- Leeds University Medical School: Psycho-Social Issues in Child Obesity
- ObesityResearch: Impact of Objective and Subjective Social Status on Obesity in a Biracial Cohort of Adolescents
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
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- Last update: Nov. 6, 2008
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