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The Founding of Weight Watchers and Changing Attitudes Towards Weight

This chapter discusses the founding of Weight Watchers in 1963 and the societal attitudes towards weight loss at the time, including public weigh ins and shaming. It also explores the changes in language and attitude towards weight and body image over time.

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