A BALANCE POINT BETWEEN THE SCIENCE OF NUTRITION AND “FAT STUDIES”

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  • Andreia Araujo Lima Torres Universidade de Brasília

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https://doi.org/10.12957/demetra.2016.25885

Keywords:

Obesity. Weight Loss. Feminism. Body Image.

Abstract

The concern for physical appearance is great in the West. However, the search for such ideals can trigger body image dissatisfaction, eating disorders, body image disorders, stereotypes and negative attitudes towards individuals outside the standard valued by the media. Groups linked to sociology, gender studies and feminist activism have joined the debate that forms an interdisciplinary field called fat studies. The field shifts the focus from the pathophysiological aspects associated with body fatness to the situation of these people in society, and harshly criticizes the biomedical model and its ineffectiveness in treating obesity. On the other hand, health researchers are concerned about defending that health would be possible with any weight or body fat percentage by simply adopting a healthier lifestyle. This article explores the subject and aims for an approximation between the research fields.

DOI: 10.12957/demetra.2016.25885

Author Biography

Andreia Araujo Lima Torres, Universidade de Brasília

Nutricionista, mestre em nutrição humana, especialista em nutrição clínica, especialista em nutrição esportiva e funcional, doutora em Ensino na Saúde, Pesquisadora do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva (UnB).

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2016-11-17

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Torres, A. A. L. (2016). A BALANCE POINT BETWEEN THE SCIENCE OF NUTRITION AND “FAT STUDIES”. DEMETRA: Food, Nutrition & Health, 11(Supl.), 1201–1212. https://doi.org/10.12957/demetra.2016.25885

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Vol. 11 (2016): Suplementar 1

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