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The Anthropology of Overweight, Obesity and the Body

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Abstract

Discussion of obesity from an anthropological standpoint: historical context, biological and cultural perspectives, and cross-cultural standards of beauty.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalAnthroNotes: Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
Volume30
StatePublished - 2009

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Disciplines

  • Social and Cultural Anthropology

Keywords

  • Anthropology
  • Body
  • Obesity
  • Overweight

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