Weight of Bias: How Weight Stigma Hurts Your Health

Erscheinungsjahr 2024
ISBN: 978-3-384-28088-6
Verlag: tredition

Buch, Englisch, 116 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 210 g

Weight of Bias" shatters the myth that weight stigma is just about appearance. It exposes the hidden ways negative attitudes about weight can damage your physical and mental health. The book delves into the connection between weight stigma and increased stress, depression, and unhealthy eating habits. You'll discover how shame and discrimination can discourage exercise and preventive healthcare. But "Weight of Bias" isn't all doom and gloom. It offers practical strategies to combat weight stigma, both internally and externally. Learn to cultivate self-acceptance, challenge negative thoughts, and navigate a world that often judges by weight. "Weight of Bias" empowers you to break free and prioritize your health and well-being.

Zielgruppe

Weight of Bias" is for anyone struggling with weight stigma or its health effects. This includes people of all sizes, healthcare professionals, and anyone who wants to create a more weight-inclusive world.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Verma

Über Autor(innen)

Verma
Professor Darusha Verma, a leading expert in South African investment management, brings her sharp financial acumen to "Do Advisors Deliver? A Study of Investment Returns in South Africa." Professor Verma's research focuses on [Professor Verma's area of expertise - e.g., evaluating the performance of actively managed funds, analyzing investor behavior in emerging markets, or the impact of fees on investment returns]. Her groundbreaking research, published in prestigious financial journals, has informed financial regulations and investment strategies for South African institutions and individuals.

Professor Verma is not only an academic but also a champion for financial literacy. She is actively involved in [activities promoting public understanding - e.g., educational workshops, online resources, or public lectures] to empower South Africans to make informed investment decisions. Her dedication to investor protection is evident in her advocacy for [relevant causes - e.g., transparent fee structures, ethical financial practices, or stricter regulations for financial advisors].

"Do Advisors Deliver?" is a culmination of Professor Verma's tireless research and commitment to financial transparency. This book provides South African investors with a data-driven analysis of the effectiveness of financial advisors, equipping them to make sound choices for their financial futures.