Fat Shaming
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‘Put him on a diet’: Daycare worker fired for writing body-shaming note about 5-year-old“I put a lot of trust into this school to take care of him," mom Francesca Easdon said.TrendingNov 15, 2019
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Doctors and patients have very different views on how to treat obesity: reportMany doctors believe their patients aren't motivated to treat their obesity, according to a new survey. Those patients disagree.HealthOct 11, 2019
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Forever 21 accused of ‘triggering’ plus-sized customers after including diet bars in online ordersCustomers of the fast-fashion retailer recently found samples of Atkins diet bars along with their merchandise when opening online orders.WorldJul 24, 2019
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When ‘fat acceptance’ movement leaders decide to lose weight'Body positivity' and 'fat acceptance' are growing movements online. But influencers who decide to lose weight often face a backlash from their fans.HealthJul 22, 2019
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Fat-shaming celebrities makes women more critical of their own bodies: studyAccording to experts, social media is making matters worse.LifestyleApr 15, 2019
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Toronto company apologizes for fat remarks, then consumer receives another attack emailA Toronto woman who posted a mildly-negative review about a company selling a product aimed at dog owners quickly found out its bite was worse than her bark.ConsumerFeb 19, 2019
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Newfoundland woman uses obituary to make final plea against fat shaming in medical professionEllen Maud Bennett's obituary says her "dying wish" was that women of size should advocate for their health and not simply accept "that fat is the only relevant health issue."CanadaJul 30, 2018
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Weight loss isn’t always an indication of better health — or greater happinessMelissa McCarthy's notable weight loss has many remarking on her increased health and happiness. But is that always the case?LifestyleApr 5, 2018
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How to talk to kids about weight — without fat-shaming themExperts say it starts with reframing the conversation in health and healthy habits.LifestyleAug 17, 2017
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‘Fat acceptance’ may be reason why fewer heavy Americans are trying to lose weight: studyFewer overweight Americans have been trying to lose weight in recent years, and researchers wonder if fat acceptance could be among the reasons.HealthMar 7, 2017
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