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The Polyester Podcast

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Pandemic Perspectives: The Rise of Eating Disorders and Fitness Culture

This chapter explores the profound effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on body image perceptions and the surge in eating disorders among teenagers. It examines how the crisis intensified societal issues like fat phobia and ableism, highlighting the clash between rising fitness culture and the mental health challenges faced by youth.

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