Dangerous dieting : the wrong way to lose weight /

This program examines many of the fraudulent and often dangerous weight loss schemes on the market today, including fad diets and diet aids. It points out how society's view of beauty changes and how being thin has not always been a prerequisite for being considered attractive. The two most com...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Human Relations Media, inc, Ibis Media
Other Authors: Messecar, Ray
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: Pleasantville, N.Y. : Human Relations Media, [1983?]
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Summary:This program examines many of the fraudulent and often dangerous weight loss schemes on the market today, including fad diets and diet aids. It points out how society's view of beauty changes and how being thin has not always been a prerequisite for being considered attractive. The two most common eating disorders discussed are anorexia nervosa and bulimia.
Item Description:VHS format.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (51 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. + teacher's guide.
Audience:Psychology
Production Credits:Consultants, Fredrick Stare and Katherine Halmi.