Eating Disorders and Obesity as Social Justice Issues: Implications for Research and Practice

The purpose of this paper is to explore the usefulness of considering eating disorders and obesity as social justice issues. Looking at systemic issues opens possibilities for new approaches to practice and research. By connecting at the root of eating issues,...

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Main Author: Shelly Russell-Mayhew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ball State University Libraries 2007-04-01
Series:Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology
Online Access:https://openjournals.bsu.edu/jsacp/article/view/169
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