Diet and Obesity

Obesity, Mood and Well-Being
In studies of the general population, early studies showed few consistent patterns with
respect to psychosocial distress and obesity, partly due to small samples and varying

Stigmatisation in Obesity
When considering psychological aspects of obesity, it is widely believed that most
psychological disturbances are more likely to be consequences, rather than causes, of

Socioeconomic Status and Obesity
Is it relevant, when discussing individual determinants of obesity, to consider the
common assumption that specific psychological and/or risk factor profiles are

The Sociology of Obesity
The current obesity epidemic is largely driven by environmental factors, including nutritional transition
towards refined and fatty foods with the growing production of energy-dense food at relatively low cost,