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Social Justice and the Urban Obesity Crisis
presented by Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2013), 276 page(s)
A number of economic, cultural, and contextual factors are driving urban America's obesity crisis, which can create chronic health conditions for those least able to manage them. Considering urban obesity through a social justice lens, this book is the first to help social workers and others develop targeted inter...
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presented by Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2013), 276 page(s)
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A number of economic, cultural, and contextual factors are driving urban America's obesity crisis, which can create chronic health conditions for those least able to manage them. Considering urban obesity through a social justice lens, this book is the first to help social workers and others develop targeted interventions for effective outcomes. The text dissects the problem of urban obesity in populations of color from individual, family, group,...
A number of economic, cultural, and contextual factors are driving urban America's obesity crisis, which can create chronic health conditions for those least able to manage them. Considering urban obesity through a social justice lens, this book is the first to help social workers and others develop targeted interventions for effective outcomes. The text dissects the problem of urban obesity in populations of color from individual, family, group, community, and policy perspectives. Beginning with a historical survey of urban obesity in communities of color, anti-obesity policies and programs, and the role of social work in addressing this threat, the volume follows with an analysis of the social, ecological, environmental, and spatial aggravators of urban obesity, such as the food industry's advertising strategies, which promote unhealthy choices; the failure of local markets to provide good food options; the lack of safe exercise spaces; and the paucity of heath education. Melvin Delgado reviews recent national obesity statistics; explores the connection between food stamps and obesity; and reveals the financial and social consequences of the epidemic for society as a whole. He concludes with recommendations for effective health promotion programs, such as youth-focused interventions, community gardens, and community-based food initiatives, and a unique consideration of urban obesity in relation to acts of genocide and national defense.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Topic / Theme
Food industry, Nutrition, Urban life, Urban population, Obesity, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Columbia University Press. All Rights Reserved. Reproduced by permission of Columbia University Press.
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Sunday Morning, Isn't It Rich?
presented by Charles Osgood, 1933-; produced by Jennifer Buksbaum, fl. 2005-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Richard Schlesinger, 1954-, in Sunday Morning (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2005), 3 mins
This Sunday Morning story investigates how comfort food has gone upscale. Richard Schlesinger reports.
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presented by Charles Osgood, 1933-; produced by Jennifer Buksbaum, fl. 2005-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Richard Schlesinger, 1954-, in Sunday Morning (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2005), 3 mins
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This Sunday Morning story investigates how comfort food has gone upscale. Richard Schlesinger reports.
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story, Interview
Contributor
Jennifer Buksbaum, fl. 2005-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Richard Schlesinger, 1954-, Charles Osgood, 1933-
Date Published / Released
2005-08-28
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
Sunday Morning
Person Discussed
Danny Meyer, 1958-, Charlie Palmer, fl. 1988
Topic / Theme
Restaurants, Food industry, Foods, Family and Culture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 by Columbia Broadcasting System
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Voices from the Food Revolution: People Who Changed the Way Americans Eat: Michael Whiteman
interview by Judith Weinraub, in Voices from the Food Revolution: People Who Changed The Way Americans Eat, Michael Whiteman (New York, NY: New York University. Fales Library & Special Collections, 2011, originally published 2011),
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interview by Judith Weinraub, in Voices from the Food Revolution: People Who Changed The Way Americans Eat, Michael Whiteman (New York, NY: New York University. Fales Library & Special Collections, 2011, originally published 2011),
Source: dlib.nyu.edu
Source: dlib.nyu.edu
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Oral history
Author / Creator
Judith Weinraub
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
New York University. Fales Library & Special Collections
Series
Voices from the Food Revolution: People Who Changed The Way Americans Eat
Person Discussed
Michael Whiteman, 1938-
Topic / Theme
Restaurants, Food industry, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), The Sixties (1960–1974), Americans
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Voices from the Food Revolution: People Who Changed the Way Americans Eat: Mimi Sheraton
interview by Judith Weinraub, in Voices from the Food Revolution: People Who Changed The Way Americans Eat, Mimi Sheraton (New York, NY: New York University. Fales Library & Special Collections, 2011, originally published 2011),
Source: dlib.nyu.edu
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interview by Judith Weinraub, in Voices from the Food Revolution: People Who Changed The Way Americans Eat, Mimi Sheraton (New York, NY: New York University. Fales Library & Special Collections, 2011, originally published 2011),
Source: dlib.nyu.edu
Source: dlib.nyu.edu
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Oral history
Author / Creator
Judith Weinraub
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
New York University. Fales Library & Special Collections
Series
Voices from the Food Revolution: People Who Changed The Way Americans Eat
Person Discussed
Mimi Sheraton, 1926-
Topic / Theme
Food industry, Restaurants, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), The Sixties (1960–1974), Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
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West Indian Digest, August 1972 Vol. 2, No. 3, The West Indian Digest, August 1972 Vol. 2, No. 3
edited by Arif Ali, 1935-, in West Indian Digest, August 1972 Vol. 2, No. 3 (London, England: West Indian Digest, 1972), 68 page(s)
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edited by Arif Ali, 1935-, in West Indian Digest, August 1972 Vol. 2, No. 3 (London, England: West Indian Digest, 1972), 68 page(s)
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Periodical issue
Contributor
Arif Ali, 1935-
Date Published / Released
1972-08, 1972
Publisher
West Indian Digest
Series
West Indian Digest
Topic / Theme
Cultural identity, Cultural life, Black community, Caribbean and West Indians, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1972 The West Indian Digest
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