Supatra Tovar, PhD, RD discusses ways to deprogram diet culture.
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Debunking Diet Culture
This chapter critiques the misconceptions of diet culture, particularly the reductionist view of weight management as merely calories in versus calories out. It highlights the body's biological resistance to dieting and the negative impact of media on body image perceptions. The speakers advocate for media literacy, self-education, and a holistic approach to health that prioritizes a positive relationship with one's body over restrictive diets.
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