The fat fighters.

Duration: Genre:Documentaries and Factual Films

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1971

Creator: Brigham Young University

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Copyright: Registered 1Oct71 · LP40130 (Jul-Dec 1971) Copyright holder: Brigham Young University

Description: Director of photography, Robert W. Stum ; editor, Peter G. Czerny 756 ft A group of women is introduced and followed as members of a behavior modification therapy group aimed at weight loss. Suggested solutions include increased dating and identifying potential psychological causes for obesity An outdated and adverse approach to body-image and self-perception that places those issues squarely in the arena of personal choice, with the group's examining doctor stating to the viewer that "overweight people tend to be dishonest, inconsistent, and irresponsible.", Explains how viewing oneself objectively helps reveal psychological reasons for obesity and consequently leads to permanent weight control, as well as improved self-image.

Complete Record: The fat fighters. Authors:Wetzel O. Whitaker, Scott Whitaker, Brigham Young University Summary:A group of women is introduced and followed as members of a behavior modification therapy group aimed at weight loss. Suggested solutions include increased dating and identifying potential psychological causes for obesity Show more Film, English, 1971, Edition:View all formats and editions Publisher: Brigham Young University, 1971, Genre: Documentaries and Factual Films Physical Description: 1 film reel (20 min.) : sound, color ; 16 mm OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 5546913 Subjects: Behavior Therapy Behavior modification Documentaires Documentaries and Factual Films Documentary films Educational films Films éducatifs Modification du comportement Obesity Psychological aspects Obesity Treatment Obésité Aspect psychologique Obésité Traitement Perte de poids Weight Loss Weight loss Show more Notes: 756 ft Language Notes: In English Credits: Director of photography, Robert W. Stum ; editor, Peter G. Czerny. Show less information