Critical Health Review #1: Reframing obesity

For this Critical Health Review, read the Health at Every Size ArticlePreview the documentView in a new window by Linda Bacon. This article focuses on the research behind HAES and how it can help us to better understand misunderstandings with obesity.

Why is focusing on obesity different than focusing on negative health behaviors such as inactivity or poor nutrition?
What is one argument for and one argument against the Health at Every Size model?
How is the Health at Every Size model different from the traditional ways that we address obesity in this country?