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The Health Effects of Being Called "Fat"

Food, We Need To Talk

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The Effects of Weight Stigma on Mental Health

Mental health is a self-perpetuating cycle. The weight stigma leads to poor mental health. Poor mental health leads to worse health behaviors, which are going to impact your weight. It's like a positive feedback loop. Socialization is a key to our humanity. We're social creatures. If you're being rejected by the tribe then you'd probably have a much lower chance of survival.

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