When talking about body size, African-America
African-American women and their female children have the highest obesity prevalence of any demographic group and are more likely to underestimate their body weight than white women. Yet, according to new research from Rush University Medical Center, cultural norms for body size may prevent awareness among many African-American women about the potential health benefits they and others in their cultural group might achieve through weight loss.
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Body size preferences for women and adolescent girls living in Africa: a mixed-methods systematic review, Public Health Nutrition
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This Body Is Art': Lizzo Addresses Body-Shaming While On Vacation
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Dr. Gino Tutera (@DrGinoTutera) / X
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Reducing Stigma Toward Black Women Who Vary in Body Size - Center for the Study of Women
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Different environmental variables predict body and brain size evolution in Homo
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Perceived match between own and observed models' bodies: influence of face, viewpoints, and body size
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PUMIEY Shapewear Bodysuit for Women Tummy Control V-Neck With Open Gusset Sculpting Bodysuit Mid Thigh Butt Lifter, Jet Black, XX-Small-X-Small at Women's Clothing store
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Beyond Lazy Tropes: The Quest for Authenticity in Fat Representation - Geena Davis Institute
Maria Eleni Levada, MD, OBGYN
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Understanding the Body Positivity/Body Inclusivity Movement
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Body Image & Eating Disorders - The Balanced Practice
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Health at Every Size Approach
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