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The New Food Fight: How the Weight Management and Eating Disorder Fields Became So Divided and What We Can Do About It

Marian Tanofsky-Kraff, Natasha A. Schvey, Robyn O. Pashby, Natasha L. Burke

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Abstract

The New Food Fight guides readers through the complex and often contradictory landscape of body weight nutritional advice, body image, and health, offering both clarity and compassion. Integrating personal narratives, clinical examples, cutting-edge research, and expert insights, the book delves into the polarized fields of eating disorders and weight management. It debunks common myths, tackles misinformation, and reveals surprising similarities between these two seemingly opposing disciplines. Written with both empathy and authority, the book offers clear, actionable recommendations to bridge the divide and promote a more unified understanding of health. It serves as an essential resource for anyone who has grappled with body image, struggled to decide what to eat, or found themselves torn between self-acceptance and the desire for change.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherOxford University Press
Number of pages241
ISBN (Electronic)9780197752562
ISBN (Print)9780197752531
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2025

Keywords

  • Body image
  • Desire for change
  • Eating
  • Eating disorders
  • Food choices
  • Health
  • Research
  • Self-acceptance
  • Weight management

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