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Fat Acceptance and Health Myths by Heather Sargent is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the debate around whether a person can be fat and healthy. It summarizes the views of leaders in the body positivity and Health at Every Size movements, such as Tess Munster, Ragen Chastain, and Linda Bacon, who argue that weight alone does not determine health. However, the document also reviews research that suggests being overweight or obese is correlated with higher medical costs and health risks such as heart disease and joint problems. While some studies have found overweight in
- Author
- Heather Sargent
- Language
- EN