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The Dieting Myth That Just Won’t Die
… The theory is also inherently appealing, in that most people don’t like avoiding tasty food; they can easily believe that doing so would be harmful. No wonder, then, that the idea spread far among clinicians and
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Underweight and Overexposed: How Women’s Perceptions of Thinness Are Distorted
Recent research suggests that women’s judgments about other women’s bodies can be biased by an overrepresentation of thinness. Sean Devine explains these findings and elaborates on their implications for policy.
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Back Page: The Devastating Toll of Diet Culture
“Society has not come to terms yet with the fact that eating disorders are everywhere, they impact everyone, and the problem is growing,” says Cheri Levinson.
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Healthier Eating is Possible Even During a Pandemic, If You Simply Talk to Yourself
A technique known as “distanced self-talk” is an effective strategy for making healthier food choices.
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Healthier Eating Is Possible Even During a Pandemic, If You Simply Talk to Yourself
A technique known as “distanced self-talk” is an effective strategy for making healthier food choices.
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Biology Beats Calories in Matters of Weight
Calorie intake and energy expenditure do not explain body weight to the extent that scientists once thought.
