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Fat Bias in the News

An analysis of the news representations of fat bodies in the last year has been completed by NAAFA which we will go over in today’s episode. Out of 19,000+ mentions of fatness in the news last year, how many are talking about weight loss, diets and ill health and how many focus on fat liberation and weight stigma? I also share my own traumatizing experience of being featured in the media which almost lead to my de@th. How fat people are represented in reporting is super important and I’ll share why and the state of where were at today. TW: Mention of s*icide ideation