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Fat_attitudes_and_health

Fat Facts -- a resource for academics on fat acceptance

 

Lists: 

 

 

Fat Studies Bibliography

 

Dieting Statistics  

 

Obesity statistics

 

Sources tying fat to genetics 

 

Sources on childhood obesity

 

Sources mistakenly equating fat with overeating, poor nutrition or inactivity 

 

Sources attributing diabetes to fat 

 

Sources attributing heart disease / strokes to fat 

 

Studies showing dangers of yo-yo dieting 

  

Studies showing benefits of HAES approach 

 

Studies showing the positive aspects of fat

 

Sources on eating disorders

 

Sources on attitudes toward fat (including discrimination)

 

Sources on medical providers attitudes towards fat 

 

Sources saying obesity causes early death

 

Sources showing that fitness affects health more than fat 

 

Sources on Weight Loss Surgery

 

Sources tying attitudes towards fat to health