Health at Every Size by Linda Bacon

Health at Every Size by Linda Bacon

Fat isn't the problem. Dieting is the problem. A society that rejects anyone whose body shape or size doesn't match an impossible ideal is the problem. A medical establishment that equates thin with healthy is the problem. The solution? The Health at Every Size program. Tune in to your body's expert guidance. Find the joy in movement. Eat what you want, when you want, choosing pleasurable foods that help you to feel good. You too can feel great in your body right now-and this book will show you how. Health at Every Size has been scientifically proven to boost health and self-esteem. The program was evaluated in a government-funded academic study, its data published in well-respected scientific journals. Updated with the latest scientific research and even more powerful messages, Health at Every Size is not a diet book, and after finishing it, you will be convinced the best way to win the war against fat is to give up the fight.

Linda Bacon, Ph.D., received her doctorate in physiology from the University of California, Davis, with a focus on weight regulation. She also has professional expertise as a researcher, clinical psychotherapist, exercise physiologist, and educator, as well as graduate degrees in psychology and exercise science, focusing in eating disorders and body image. Dr. Bacon is an associate nutritionist at the University of California, Davis, and the principal investigator for a clinical research study evaluating the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Health at Every Size program. Agricultural Department. She is also a nutrition professor at City College of San Francisco's biology department. She also runs a private office where she counsels individuals, health care professionals, and organizations on how to implement the Health at Every Size program.

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ISBN 13	9781933771588
ISBN 10	1933771585
Title	Health at Every Size
Author	Linda Bacon
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	BenBella Books
Year published	2008-10-11
Number of pages	220
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