Interpreting Weight

Author : Jeffery Sobal
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351511728

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What is "too fat"? what is "too thin"? Interpretations of body weight vary widely across and within cultures. Meeting weight expectations is a major concern for many people because failing to do so may incur dire social consequences, such as difficulty in finding a romantic partner or even in locating adequate employment. without these social and cultural pressures, body weight would only be a health issue. while socially constructed standards of body weight may seem immutable, they are continuously recreated through social interactions that perpetuate or transform expectations about fatness and thinness. Written by sociologists, psychologists, and nutritionists, all of the chapters in this book focus on how people construct fatness and thinness, examining different strategies used to interpret body weight, such as negotiating weight identities, reinterpreting weight, and becoming involved in weight-related organizations. Together these chapters emphasize the many ways that people actively define, construct, and enact their fatness and thinness in a variety of settings and situations.

Author : Jeffery Sobal
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351511711

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Interpreting Weight by Jeffery Sobal Pdf

What is "too fat"? what is "too thin"? Interpretations of body weight vary widely across and within cultures. Meeting weight expectations is a major concern for many people because failing to do so may incur dire social consequences, such as difficulty in finding a romantic partner or even in locating adequate employment. without these social and cultural pressures, body weight would only be a health issue. while socially constructed standards of body weight may seem immutable, they are continuously recreated through social interactions that perpetuate or transform expectations about fatness and thinness. Written by sociologists, psychologists, and nutritionists, all of the chapters in this book focus on how people construct fatness and thinness, examining different strategies used to interpret body weight, such as negotiating weight identities, reinterpreting weight, and becoming involved in weight-related organizations. Together these chapters emphasize the many ways that people actively define, construct, and enact their fatness and thinness in a variety of settings and situations.

Author : Jeffery Sobal,Donna Maurer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Food
ISBN : LCCN:2012021208

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Author : Sun-Ki Chai,John Salerno,Patricia L. Mabry
Publisher : Springer
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642120794

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Advances in Social Computing by Sun-Ki Chai,John Salerno,Patricia L. Mabry Pdf

Social computing is concerned with the study of social behavior and social context based on computational systems. Behavioral modeling provides a representation of the social behavior, and allows for experimenting, scenario planning, and deep und- standing of behavior, patterns, and potential outcomes. The pervasive use of computer and Internet technologies by humans in everyday life provides an unprecedented en- ronment of various social activities that, due to the platforms under which they take place, generate large amounts of stored data as a by-product, often in systematically organized form. Social computing facilitates behavioral modeling in model building, analysis, pattern mining, and prediction. Numerous interdisciplinary and interdepe- ent systems are created and used to represent the various social and physical systems for investigating the interactions between groups, communities, or nation-states. This requires joint efforts to take advantage of the state-of-the-art research from multiple disciplines improving social computing and behavioral modeling in order to document lessons learned and develop novel theories, experiments, and methodologies to better explain the interaction between social (both informal and institutionalized), psyc- logical, and physical mechanisms. The goal is to enable us to experiment, create, and recreate an operational environment with a better understanding of the contributions from each individual discipline, forging joint interdisciplinary efforts. This volume comprises the proceedings of the third international workshop on - cial Computing, Behavioral Modeling and Prediction, which has grown trem- dously.

Author : Ian Peate
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 992 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702065026

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Alexander's Nursing Practice E-Book by Ian Peate Pdf

The latest edition of this popular volume has been fully updated throughout to meet the needs of the 2018 NMC Standards of Proficiency. Richly illustrated throughout, the book comes with ‘real-life’ Case Studies to help readers contextualise and apply new information, pathophysiology to explain disease processes, enhanced discussion of pharmacology and medicines management to assist with ‘prescribing readiness’, and helpful learning features which include Key Nursing Issues and Reflection and Learning – What Next? Available with a range of supplementary online tools and learning activities, Alexander’s Nursing Practice, fifth edition, will be ideal for all undergraduate adult nursing students, the Trainee Nursing Associate, and anyone returning to practice. New edition of the UK’s most comprehensive textbook on Adult Nursing! Retains the popular ‘three-part’ structure to ensure comprehensive coverage of the subject area – Common Disorders, Core Nursing Issues and Specific Patient Groups Illustrative A&P and pathophysiology help explain key diseases and disorders ‘Real-life’ Case Studies help contextualise and apply new information Explains relevant tests and investigations and, when needed, the role of the nurse in the context of each of them Helpful learning features include Key Nursing Issues and Reflection and Learning – What Next? Encourages readers to critically examine issues that are related to care provision Useful icons throughout the text directs readers to additional online material Glossary contains over 300 entries to explain new terminology and concepts Appendices include notes on Système International (SI) units and reference ranges for common biochemical and haematological values Perfect for second and third-year undergraduate nursing students, senior Trainee Nursing Associates, those ‘returning to practice’ or needing to review practice and prepare for revalidation Edited by the world-renowned Ian Peate – editor of the British Journal of Nursing – who brings together a new line up of contributors from across the UK and Australia Reflects contemporary issues such as the complexity of acute admissions and the increasing importance of the multidisciplinary approach to patient care Reflects the 2018 NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nurses and the NMC 2018 Code Helps prepare students for ‘prescribing readiness’, with basic principles of pharmacology, evidence-based person-centred approaches to medicines management and an understanding of the regulatory, professional legal and ethical frameworks Recognises the introduction of the Nursing Associate role in England

Author : Kathy Bonewit-West,Sue Hunt,Edith Applegate
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1329 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323291798

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Study Guide for Today's Medical Assistant - E-Book by Kathy Bonewit-West,Sue Hunt,Edith Applegate Pdf

Use this study tool to master the content from your Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures, 2nd Edition textbook! Corresponding to the chapters in the textbook by Kathy Bonewit-West, Sue Hunt, and Edith Applegate, this study guide helps you understand and apply the material with practical exercises, activities, flashcards, checklists, review questions, and more. Chapter assignment tables at the beginning of chapters guide you through textbook and study guide assignments, and make it easy to track your progress. Laboratory assignment tables list the procedures in each chapter, including study guide page number references, and indicate the procedures shown on the DVDs. A pretest and posttest in each chapter measure your understanding with 10 true/false questions. Key term assessments include exercises to help in reviewing and mastering new vocabulary. Evaluation of Learning questions let you assess your understanding, evaluate progress, and prepare for the certification examination. Critical thinking activities let you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. Practice for Competency sections offer extra practice on clinical skills presented in the book. Evaluation of Competency checklists evaluate your performance versus stated objectives and updated CAAHEP performance standards. Updated content includes exercises for topics such as electronic medical records, advanced directives, HIPAA, emergency preparedness, ICD-10 coding, documentation, medical office technology, medical asepsis, vital signs, pediatrics, colonoscopy, IV therapy, and CLIA waived tests. New activities provide practice for the Today's Medical Assistant textbook’s newest and most up-to-date content. New Emergency Protective Practices for the Medical Office chapter includes procedures, critical thinking questions, and other activities to help you understand emergency preparedness. New Wheelchair Transfer Procedure and Evaluation of Competency checklist includes a step-by-step guide to this important procedure. New video evaluation worksheets on the Evolve companion website reinforce the procedures demonstrated on the textbook DVDs. New practicum and externship activities on Evolve provide practice with real-world scenarios.

Author : John Dennistoun Wood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Bills of lading
ISBN : UOM:35112104646221

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The Interpretation of Mercantile Agreements by John Dennistoun Wood Pdf

Author : Wood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UBBE:UBBE-00177459

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The Interpretation of Mercantile Agreements by Wood Pdf

Author : Christopher G. Fairburn
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : UCBK:C092786120

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Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Eating Disorders by Christopher G. Fairburn Pdf

Written with the practitioner in mind, this book provides the first comprehensive guide to the practice of "enhanced" cognitive behavior therapy (CBT-E), the leading empirically supported treatment for eating disorders.

Author : William Wilkins Carr
Publisher : Philadelphia : T & J.W. Johnson
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Tariff
ISBN : UIUC:30112119646153

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Judicial Interpretation by the United States Courts of the Acts of Congress Relating to the Tariff by William Wilkins Carr Pdf

Author : Jeffery Sobal,Donna Maurer
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1412841267

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Weighty Issues by Jeffery Sobal,Donna Maurer Pdf

Many people consider their weight to be a personal problem; when, then, does body weight become a social problem? Until recently, the major public concern was whether enough food was consistently available. As food systems began to provide ample and stable amounts of food, questions about food availability were replaced with concerns about "ideal" weights and appearance. These interests were aggregated into public concerns about defining people as "too fat" and "too thin." Social constructionist perspectives can contribute to the understanding of weight problems because they focus attention on how these problems are created, maintained, and promoted within various social environments. While there is much objectivist research concerning weight problems, few studies address the socially constructed aspects of fatness and thinness. This book however draws from and contributes to social constructionist perspectives. The chapters in this volume offer several perspectives that can be used to understand the way society deals with fatness and thinness. The contributors consider historical foundations, medical models, gendered dimensions, institutional components, and collective perspectives. These different perspectives illustrate the multifaceted nature of obesity and eating disorders, providing examples of how a variety of social groups construct weight as a social problem. Jeffery Sobal is Professor, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University. He is on the board of directors of the Association for the Study of Food and Society and he has Cornell University Graduate Field Membership in the areas of Nutrition, Development Sociology and Epidemiology. Donna Maurer is John S. Knight Postdoctoral Fellow in the Writing Program, Cornell University. She also serves on the board of directors of the Association for the Study of Food and Society and is an adjunct professor of Sociology at the University of Maryland University College. Drs. Sobal and Maurer are coeditors of a companion volume, Interpreting Weight: The Social Management of Fatness and Thinness, and Eating Agendas: Food and Nutrition as Social Problems

Author : Institute of Medicine,Food and Nutrition Board,Committee on Military Nutrition Research,Subcommittee on Military Weight Management
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003-12-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309089968

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Weight Management by Institute of Medicine,Food and Nutrition Board,Committee on Military Nutrition Research,Subcommittee on Military Weight Management Pdf

The primary purpose of fitness and body composition standards in the U.S. Armed Forces has always been to select individuals best suited to the physical demands of military service, based on the assumption that proper body weight and composition supports good health, physical fitness, and appropriate military appearance. The current epidemic of overweight and obesity in the United States affects the military services. The pool of available recruits is reduced because of failure to meet body composition standards for entry into the services and a high percentage of individuals exceeding military weight-for-height standards at the time of entry into the service leave the military before completing their term of enlistment. To aid in developing strategies for prevention and remediation of overweight in military personnel, the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command requested the Committee on Military Nutrition Research to review the scientific evidence for: factors that influence body weight, optimal components of a weight loss and weight maintenance program, and the role of gender, age, and ethnicity in weight management.

Author : Edwin James Houston,Arthur Edwin Kennelly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : WISC:89097910079

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The Interpretation of Mathematical Formulae by Edwin James Houston,Arthur Edwin Kennelly Pdf

Author : Christoph Molnar
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Artificial intelligence
ISBN : 9780244768522

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Interpretable Machine Learning by Christoph Molnar Pdf

This book is about making machine learning models and their decisions interpretable. After exploring the concepts of interpretability, you will learn about simple, interpretable models such as decision trees, decision rules and linear regression. Later chapters focus on general model-agnostic methods for interpreting black box models like feature importance and accumulated local effects and explaining individual predictions with Shapley values and LIME. All interpretation methods are explained in depth and discussed critically. How do they work under the hood? What are their strengths and weaknesses? How can their outputs be interpreted? This book will enable you to select and correctly apply the interpretation method that is most suitable for your machine learning project.

Author : Niall Brennan,David Gudelunas
Publisher : Springer
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-25
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9783319506180

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RuPaul’s Drag Race and the Shifting Visibility of Drag Culture by Niall Brennan,David Gudelunas Pdf

This book identifies and analyzes the ways in which RuPaul’s Drag Race has reshaped the visibility of drag culture in the US and internationally, as well as how the program has changed understandings of reality TV. This edited volume illustrates how drag has become a significant aspect of LGBTQ experience and identity globally through RuPaul’s Drag Race, and how the show has reformed a media landscape in which competition and reality itself are understood as given. Taking on lenses addressing race, ethnicity, geographical origin, cultural identity, physicality and body image, and participation in drag culture across the globe, this volume offers critical, non-traditional, and first-hand perspectives on drag culture.