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Weighing in on obesity bias : research and practice in physical activity /

Weighing in on Obesity Bias: Research and Practice in Physical Activity provides a conceptual overview of the negative impact that weight bias can have on individuals who have a fat, larger body. The video explores the extent of such bias and discusses how the stigma associated with obesity manifest...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Barton, Mitch (Speaker), Chambliss, Healther (Speaker), Greenleaf, Christy (Speaker), Pearl, Rebecca (Speaker), Rukavina, Raul (Speaker)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Monterey, CA : Healthy Learning, 2013.
Series:Sports medicine and exercise science in video, volume 2
Subjects:
Obesity > Exercise therapy.
Obesity > Nutritional aspects.
Obesity > Prevention.
Obesity > Treatment.
Internet videos.
Educational films.
Nonfiction films.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Weighing in on Obesity Bias: Research and Practice in Physical Activity provides a conceptual overview of the negative impact that weight bias can have on individuals who have a fat, larger body. The video explores the extent of such bias and discusses how the stigma associated with obesity manifests itself in various settings, particularly in the exercise arena. In that regard, the video details several practical strategies for promoting weight- and size-friendly physical activity.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed Mar. 23, 2015).
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (106 min.)
Playing Time:01:45:55