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"Anxious Eaters: Why We Fall for Fad Diets" by Janet Chrzan & Kima Cargill
Apr 16, 2024
14:03
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Nutrition and psychology expert Janet Chrzan along with renowned professor of clinical psychology Kima Cargill discuss the cultural and psychological underpinnings of fad diets. They explore how these diets offer identity, status, and transformation within social groups, and delve into the correlation between fad diets, self-transformation, and consumerism in American culture.
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- Fad diets are a reflection of cultural narratives and trigger psychological longings for transformation and identity formation.
- Fad diets have evolved from historical concepts, incorporating consumerism and exclusivity to signal social status and self-improvement.
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Psychological and Social Aspects of Fad Diets
Fad diets are more about health, identity, class, social performance, and transformation than just food. These diets signal politics and class status, expressing psychological longings and anxieties. They provide a sense of identity and status rely on cultural narratives and dichotomies to create appeal. Fad diets promise transformation and appeal to specific groups seeking self-identity.
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