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Walking the fine line between healthy weight advice and fat shaming

  • Written by: Suzanne Carroll, Assistant Professor, University of Canberra
imageHealth campaigns to reduce obesity have been accused of fat shaming, so how can we address this health issue without making people feel bad about themselves?from www.shutterstock.com.au

Being overweight increases your risk of heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, muscle and joint problems, and some cancers (including endometrial, breast and...

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