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Fat Gay Men: Girth, Mirth, and the Politics of Stigma

by Whitesel, Jason
[2014]

“...To be fat in a thin-obsessed gay culturecan be difficult. Despite affectionate in-group monikers for big gay men–chubs,bears, cubs–the anti-fat stigma that...”

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Jemima Small versus the universe

by Tamsin Winter
11.07.2019

“...Jemima Small finds it hard to measure up. Especially because she's the very opposite of her name. And being forced to join a healthy eating group at school...”

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Plasma adipokine concentrations in overweight/obese pregnant women: a longitudinal study

by Suto, Masanori Maeda, Kazuhisa Sato, Miki Kaji, Takashi Irahara, Minoru Published in Gynecological endocrinology (04.03.2019)

“...The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in plasma concentrations of adipokines in pregnant women with varying body mass indices (BMIs)...”

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Dumplin

by Murphy, Julie
15.09.2015

“...Now a popular Netflix feature film, starring Jennifer Aniston, Danielle Macdonald, and Dove Cameron, as well as a soundtrack from Dolly Parton!The #1 New York...”

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Husky

by Sayre, Justin
2015

“...A beautifully voiced debut captures an intimate story of change and acceptance.Twelve-year-old Davis lives in an old brownstone with his mother and grandmother...”

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Payback Time

by Deuker, Carl
2012

“...Through the eyes of a distinctly non-athletic protagonist--a fat high school journalist named Mitch--veteran sports novelist Deuker reveals the surprising...”

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Adipositas: Neue Forschungserkenntnisse und klinische Praxis

by Bischoff, Stephan C
edited by Bischoff, Stephan C. ¬[Herausgeber]

[2017]

“...Clearly understandable and concise, this book presents new developments in obesity research, and considers their implications for future multidisciplinary...”

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Childhood Obesity in America: Biography of an Epidemic

by Dawes, Laura
[2014]

“...A century ago, a plump child was considered a healthy child. No longer. An overweight child is now known to be at risk for maladies ranging from asthma to...”

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Starstruck

by Balog, Cyn
2011

“...Gwendolyn "Dough" X doesn't think she has much going for hershe carries a few extra pounds, her family struggles with their small bakery in a town full of...”

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Maternal Obesity
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by Gillman, Matthew
edited by Gillman, Matthew W Poston, Lucilla

19.07.2012

“...Afflicting more than 300 million women across the globe, obesity has profound effects on health during pregnancy and on the wellbeing of the unborn child. In...”

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Will Grayson, Will Grayson

by Green, John Levithan, David
2010

“...This collaboration between superstar young-adult authors John Green and David Levithan, is the one of the best, gayest, funniest, life-affirming books you'll...”

Dissertation

Dietary linoleic acid induces obesity through excessive endocannabinoid activity

by Alvheim, Anita Røyneberg
2012

“...Background: Dietary intakes of the n-6 fatty acid linoleic acid (LA, 18:2n-6) have increased dramatically during the 20th century. Replacing fish oil (FO) with...”

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