Denise Wilfley

Confronting Misconceptions About Race, Weight, and Body Image

Yesterday, we discussed a new study that predicts 42 percent of American adults will be obese by 2030.  We’re continuing that conversation today, with a look at race, weight, and commonly held misconceptions. For example, it’s widely believed that in America, Asians are rarely overweight, and more likely to be healthy as a result of that.  It’s […]

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