Space-age snake oil
- 1 September 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Postgraduate Medicine
- Vol. 78 (3) , 231-240
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1985.11699127
Abstract
Preview In our leanness-obsessed society, the obese are the victims of prejudice and social disfavor that often prove more troublesome than the physical problems associated with obesity. According to Dr Fitzgerald, the ensuing stress on these people makes them susceptible to the claims for a variety of weight-loss diets, devices, and drugs. These products, so plentiful in the US marketplace, may be greater health hazards than obesity itself. Faith T. Fitzgerald the ensuing stress on these people makes them susceptible to the claims for a variety of weight-loss diets, devices, and drugs. These products, so plentiful in the US marketplace, may be greater health hazards than obesity itself.Keywords
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