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Spotlight On: Obesity Matters

Empowering those affected by obesity to advocate for necessary medical care and treatment is this organization’s mission.

Spotlight On: Obesity Action Coalition

The Obesity Action Coalition aims to empower people living with obesity and help ensure that those living with the disease can access safe and effective treatment options.

Diet Culture: What It Is and 6 Ways to Cope With It

Diet culture — the idea that being thin is ideal, no matter the cost — is nearly everywhere in society, and it affects the way we eat, exercise, and talk about our bodies.

Why Body Mass Index (BMI) Can Be Problematic for the BIPOC Community

Many doctors use body mass index (BMI) to screen for health conditions. But for certain groups, including Black and Asian people, BMI isn’t an effective tool, according to research and health experts. This article explains why.
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