Food, We Need To Talk
Budget Ozempic, Covid's Effects on Eating Disorders, and More
Feb 19, 2024
Professor Bryn Austin discusses the impact of the pandemic and social media on eating disorders rates, unethical marketing of weight loss medications, dangers of budget Ozempic, inequalities in treatment of eating disorders, and promoting public policies to protect kids. The podcast also explores the influence of social media on children's perceptions of food, weight stigma, and the promotion of weight loss products through influencer partnerships.
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- Promoting public policies that protect children from harmful dietary supplements can help prevent eating disorders.
- Inequality in healthcare access and cultural stereotypes contribute to lower treatment rates for eating disorders in marginalized communities.
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Preventing Eating Disorders Through Parental Actions
Parents can play a crucial role in preventing eating disorders by avoiding talking about diets in front of children, refraining from labeling foods as good or bad, and not making disparaging remarks about body image. Avoiding the use of over-the-counter diet pills and discussing social media influences with children are recommended actions to promote a healthy relationship with food and body image.
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