
“You Just Have to Keep Buying”: How Diet Culture Profits from Fatphobia
The Money with Katie Show
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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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