Firm Believers? Religion, Body Weight, and Well-Being

Most religions have proscriptions or prescriptions regarding the consumption of food; yet little attention has been given to the relationship between religion and body weight. This paper explores two major questions: (1) Is religion related to body weight, especially the prevalence of obesity? (2) D...

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Main Author: Ferraro, Kenneth F. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publications 1998
In: Review of religious research
Year: 1998, Volume: 39, Issue: 3, Pages: 224-244
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