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Budget Ozempic, Covid's Effects on Eating Disorders, and More

Food, We Need To Talk

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Weight Loss Product Promotion and Influencer Partnerships

This chapter explores how companies promote weight loss products by capitalizing on the body positivity movement through social media and influencer collaborations. It sheds light on the lack of legal protections against weight discrimination, leading individuals to resort to costly drugs like budget ozempic or risky alternatives such as Berberine and laxatives. The discussion delves into the concerning impact of influencers advocating for these alternatives on social media, raising alarms about misinformation and the potential for increasing eating disorder risks.

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