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Obesity (with Dr. Yoni Freedhoff)

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Introduction

This chapter traces the shifting perceptions of obesity throughout history, from being associated with wealth and prosperity to the modern stigmatization. It discusses the various factors like lifestyle changes, religious beliefs, and cultural shifts that influenced the transition in societal attitudes towards weight.

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