Changes in Body Image and the Potential Impact of Weight Loss Medications

This chapter explores the cultural changes in body image and diversity in the media, highlighting the inclusion of different body types while addressing the ongoing issue of obesity and its health risks. It discusses the prevalence of obesity in America and introduces the idea of medications like semaglutides offering hope for severely overweight individuals. The chapter also discusses the shift in Weight Watchers' approach to weight loss and the potential impact of widely available weight loss medications on societal bias and stigma.