Food Choice and Obesity in Black America: Creating a New Cultural Diet [Hardcover]

Eric J. Bailey (Author)

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Hardcover: 170 pages
Publisher: Praeger Publishers (May 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0865693307
ISBN-13: 978-0865693302
Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.6 x 0.2 cm
Shipping Weight: 431 g

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"Not only is obesity more prevalent among Black Americans than other ethnic groups, Blacks also are more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And they are more likely to experience higher rates of serious complications from the disease, such as blindness, amputation and end-stage renal disease. There are many cultural reasons for the higher rates of obesity, as Bailey cites in his book, having to do not only with food but also with physical activity." -

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Providing a cultural and holistic analysis of African American food preferences, anthropologist Eric Bailey shows us how black Americans generally perceive health, body image, food, dieting, physical fitness, and exercise. Like the majority of Americans overall, black Americans are becoming more overweight and obese than ever before. So, too, they are seeing the consequences - heart attacks, strokes, hypertension, and Type II diabetes at earlier and earlier ages. Bailey offers a new "cultural" diet for black Americans and a way to work together collectively to not only understand this critical health issue, but also to establish a lifestyle strategy that will be both effective and manageable. This work will interest not only general readers, but also students and scholars in health and medicine, psychology and health psychology, nursing and social work. Views on celebrity black Americans who have fought battles against their weight, a review of soul food cookbooks and the cultural history of black American cuisine, and a critique of the lack of corporate America's marketing of health and fitness programs and items to the black American community are spotlighted. Research on black American culture, diet, and body image is presented. The book also includes an overview of federally funded diet and fitness programs for black Americans that have seen some success.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Significant 'Culturally Appropriate' Book, Mar 8 2009

By Brick ONeil "Writer" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Food Choice and Obesity in Black America: Creating a New Cultural Diet (Hardcover)

Eric Bailey outdoes himself in "Food Choice and Obesity in Black America: Creating a New Cultural Diet", 150 pgs, Greenwood ebooks.

If Doctors, Healthcare and the Fitness industries ever wondered why African Americans are not coming in droves, this book is a Must Read!

By simply overlaying Eurpean Ethnic ideals onto Black Americans, a disservice is being done to both ethnicities. Eric Bailey has a catch-phrase that should be on the tip of everyone's tongue in the aformentioned industries: "Culturally Appropriate".

In "Food Choice and Obesity in Black America", the author covers relevant background material to the growing obesity problem in the African American communities. Citing historical, familial, religous, peer and cultural reasons, there is evidence that a different approach should be taken with discussing weight loss, eating habits, exercise routines and social interactions between African Americans.

Bailey doesn't just lecture to White Doctors and African Americans in this timely book. He takes the time to explain why African Americans view Obesity and Food differently than European Americans. He also explains why African Americans should open up to their doctors, take the time to explain their cultural viewpoints in regards to body type, culture, food preparation.

Never once did I feel talked down to in reading this book, and I'm certain no one who will read "Food Choice and Obesity in Black America" will feel offended.

Bailey takes us on a cultural train ride through the eyes of African Amercians in regards to how they view weight loss and food through their community and how it differs from what is called 'mainstream america'. The last chapter is about what Eric Bailey terms "THE NEW BLACK CULTURAL DIET AND LIFESTYLE". He asks that each African American ask themselves six timely questions, honestly and openly about themselves, their culture, their family, their food, their reality and their body.

A sure winner in the fight against obesity for Eric Bailey.

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