How we think about ‘obesity’ and body weight is changing. Here’s why
- Written by Evangeline Gardiner, PhD Candidate in Public Health, The University of Queensland
World Obesity FederationFrom doctors’ offices to family gatherings, larger-bodied people report being bombarded with unsolicited advice about their eating and exercise habits. The underlying message? They “just need to lose weight” to fix almost any health problem.
Society’s focus on weight has shaped how most Australians...





