Christine L. B. Selby, PhD, is associate professor of psychology at Husson University, Bangor, ME, where she teaches introductory and upper-level psychology courses, including a specialized course on eating disorders.

• Series ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: Overview of the Body Size and Health Debate1 Changing Shape of the Ideal Body throughout the 20th Century2 Health and Body Mass Index (BMI)3 Rates of Obesity and Targeted Prevention Efforts4 Consequences of How Overweight and Obese Are Treated and Viewed by Society5 Health at Every Size®Part II: Controversies and Issues6 Body Image and Happiness: Should We Be Focused on Body Shape and Size?7 Can Overweight or Obese Bodies Really Be Healthy?8 Is Personal Choice a Relevant Argument for Body Size?9 Applications of Health at Every Size®Part III: ScenariosCase IllustrationsGlossaryTimelineSources for Further InformationBibliographyIndexAbout the Author

This book by Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Certified Sport Psychology Consultant Christine L. B. Selby, PhD, addresses sensitive topics with dignity, compassion, and understanding. This book is an easy read with well-developed chapters. . . . This superior contribution rings controversial bell tones that contradict many negative self-image beliefs, motivate positive acceptance, and enhance self-esteem. Every high school, community college, and university should consider adding this book to resource collections. Library acquisition decision-makers will consider this contribution appropriate for health services and counseling centers. Commercial bookstores may discover this book as appropriate for self-help shelves.

Christine L. B. Selby, PhD, is associate professor of psychology at Husson University, Bangor, ME, where she teaches introductory and upper-level psychology courses, including a specialized course on eating disorders.

• Series ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: Overview of the Body Size and Health Debate1 Changing Shape of the Ideal Body throughout the 20th Century2 Health and Body Mass Index (BMI)3 Rates of Obesity and Targeted Prevention Efforts4 Consequences of How Overweight and Obese Are Treated and Viewed by Society5 Health at Every Size®Part II: Controversies and Issues6 Body Image and Happiness: Should We Be Focused on Body Shape and Size?7 Can Overweight or Obese Bodies Really Be Healthy?8 Is Personal Choice a Relevant Argument for Body Size?9 Applications of Health at Every Size®Part III: ScenariosCase IllustrationsGlossaryTimelineSources for Further InformationBibliographyIndexAbout the Author

This book by Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Certified Sport Psychology Consultant Christine L. B. Selby, PhD, addresses sensitive topics with dignity, compassion, and understanding. This book is an easy read with well-developed chapters. . . . This superior contribution rings controversial bell tones that contradict many negative self-image beliefs, motivate positive acceptance, and enhance self-esteem. Every high school, community college, and university should consider adding this book to resource collections. Library acquisition decision-makers will consider this contribution appropriate for health services and counseling centers. Commercial bookstores may discover this book as appropriate for self-help shelves.

Christine L. B. Selby, PhD, is associate professor of psychology at Husson University, Bangor, ME, where she teaches introductory and upper-level psychology courses, including a specialized course on eating disorders.

• Series ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: Overview of the Body Size and Health Debate1 Changing Shape of the Ideal Body throughout the 20th Century2 Health and Body Mass Index (BMI)3 Rates of Obesity and Targeted Prevention Efforts4 Consequences of How Overweight and Obese Are Treated and Viewed by Society5 Health at Every Size®Part II: Controversies and Issues6 Body Image and Happiness: Should We Be Focused on Body Shape and Size?7 Can Overweight or Obese Bodies Really Be Healthy?8 Is Personal Choice a Relevant Argument for Body Size?9 Applications of Health at Every Size®Part III: ScenariosCase IllustrationsGlossaryTimelineSources for Further InformationBibliographyIndexAbout the Author

This book by Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Certified Sport Psychology Consultant Christine L. B. Selby, PhD, addresses sensitive topics with dignity, compassion, and understanding. This book is an easy read with well-developed chapters. . . . This superior contribution rings controversial bell tones that contradict many negative self-image beliefs, motivate positive acceptance, and enhance self-esteem. Every high school, community college, and university should consider adding this book to resource collections. Library acquisition decision-makers will consider this contribution appropriate for health services and counseling centers. Commercial bookstores may discover this book as appropriate for self-help shelves.