
133: Is the “Ob*sity” Epidemic Real??
Fierce Fatty Podcast
The Troubling Origins of the Body Mass Index
This chapter explores the problematic origins and evolution of the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a tool influenced by 19th-century racist ideologies. It critically analyzes how the BMI's misuse has contributed to harmful eugenic practices and misconceptions surrounding body health today.
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