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The Haynes HGV Manual
The Haynes HGV Manual has been produced by Men's Health Forum England in partnership with a range of organisations. The full Manual is available below in PDF format for you to either use as an online resource or to print in chapters. The book is the definitive guide to men and weight/obesity – not only in terms of comprehensive content but the design is also well-suited to a male readership. The main target audience for the book is men of all ages who are interested in becoming more aware of weight issues, finding out how to reduce the risks of weight gain or understanding more (and becoming more empowered) about losing weight. Health professionals will also be able to use the book as a health promotion and education resource. The Haynes’ format has been chosen because it is ‘male-friendly’: many men are used to using information presented in this way; the ‘body as machine’ metaphor resonates with the way men tend to think about health issues; and, of course, the concept introduces an element of humour (which helps to break down men’s ‘internal barriers’ to accessing health information and advice). The MHF England was a partner in the production of the Haynes’ Man manual, a general men’s health book, which has been both critically acclaimed and popular (over 80,000 copies sold since November 2002). The Man manual was described by Hazel Blears MP (when public health minister) as a ‘brilliant publication’ and ‘one of the most effective pieces of health promotion work that I have seen in a long time.’ In NMHW 2004, the MHF produced the Haynes’ Cancer manual which aims to provide a practical, step-by-step guide to preventing, detecting and beating cancer. The book was produced in close and unique collaboration with 16 other organisations, who also contributed to other aspects of NMHW2004. This manual was distributed by Men's Health Forum Scotland as part of our 2004 CD Resource. The HGV manual has been produced in a very similar partnership, but now with 26 committed partners with a broad range of specialisations. If you would like to order hard copies of the Manual click here for contact details for Men's Health Forum England. The Haynes HGV Manual The manual is available in full, in pdf format below: Chapter 4: Nutrition, water and weight control Chapter 6: Avoidable medical problems Chapter 7: Eating disorders and men |
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This CD Resource was produced with support from Scottish Slimmers. |
