Posted By: Lori S
Childhood Obesity - Do you have an overweight child? We offer tips to help your child lose weight and get fit!
The My Overweight Child blog will help you keep informed about the latest research, findings, and resources available to parents of overweight or obese kids. There are many knowledgeable people working on the increasingly dire problem of childhood obesity - and we want to give parents a place where they can check in regularly to see the latest studies and tips available to help you help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
We invite you to add your comments - if you have feedback for the blog, would like some specific topics covered, or you just want to share your experience as a parent dealing with childhood obesity.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Cultural Views on Overweight
While women of all cultures are affected by obesity, there are cultural differences in how a woman views her body size, according to a study reported in the Journal of Advanced Nursing. This makes it more likely that an obese black woman will think of her excess weight as an attractive feature - and not unhealthy. White women, in contrast, view obesity as unattractive and socially unacceptable. But only some of the white women saw obesity as a health concern.
