
Fat Is Not the Problem—Fat Stigma Is
“Health experts” are sending incorrect and destructive messages about the relationship between weight and wellness
Linda Bacon, PhD, is a scientist, author, and speaker with three graduate degrees in weight-related science, including a doctorate in physiology. Her third book, Being, Belonging and Body Liberation: How to Survive, Thrive and Transform an Unjust World, will be published in 2020. Educational resources are provided at lindabacon.org.
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