The first of its kind, this edited volume provides in-depth, culturally sensitive material intended for addressing the unique concerns of Black women with eating disorders in addition to comprehensive discussions and treatment guidelines for this population.
Midwives are encountering more and more women whose pregnancies are complicated by medical conditions, including cardiac disease, obesity and diabetes.
This comprehensive volume explores the role that nutraceuticals can play in addressing obesity, shedding light on their potential as tools to promote sustainable weight management strategies as well as addressing associated health risks.
Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Development Disorder is an essential guide for parents with autistic children who hope to better understand and intervene with the disorder.
Despite apocalyptic predictions from a vocal alliance of health professionals, politicians and social commentators that rising obesity levels would lead to a global health crisis, the crisis has not materialised.
Currently a great deal of public discourse around health is on the assumed relationship between childhood inactivity, young people's diets, and a putative steep rise in obesity.
The United States, we are told, is facing an obesity epidemic-a "e;battle of the bulge"e; of not just national, but global proportions-that requires drastic and immediate action.
The United States, we are told, is facing an obesity epidemic-a "e;battle of the bulge"e; of not just national, but global proportions-that requires drastic and immediate action.
'No need to count calories, go hungry or diet ever again' The TimesThis revolutionary book reveals:Ten reasons why eating a low-fat, calorie controlled diet makes sustained weight loss virtually impossible.
The diet that will help you lose up to two inches around your waist in just 2 weeks, devised by the authors of million-copy bestseller 'YOU: The Owner's Manual', Drs Michael F.
Insulin resistance, or Syndrome X, is taking the health world by storm and is linked to conditions such as obesity, type II diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.
5 steps to lose weight from ITV's This Morning's Fitness and Diet ExpertJoanna Hall's Body Blitz will help everyone build better fitness and lose fat fast:* No carbohydrates after 5pm* Eat the right balance of foods* Increase water intake to 2 litres a day* Follow the basic exercise programme.
Bestselling author Emma Porter has teamed up with world-renowned diabetes expert Professor Roy Taylor to create meals that balance health needs with varied, enjoyable recipes to enable you to lose weight, reverse your type 2 diabetes and stay diabetes-free for life.
Chia Power can make you skinny, strong, and healthyThe Aztecs cultivated the world's most nutritious foods, which provided them with the strength to build one of civilization's greatest empires.