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“You Just Have to Keep Buying”: How Diet Culture Profits from Fatphobia

The Money with Katie Show

CHAPTER

Unpacking Fatphobia and Health Narratives

This chapter delves into the historical roots of fatphobia and diet culture, tracing its origins to 19th century publications that marginalized larger bodies. It also critically examines the medicalization of obesity, particularly the term 'pre-diabetes', and highlights the influence of social determinants on health outcomes.

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