Virginia Sole-Smith
journalist and author of
The FDA’s New Proposed Definition of ‘Healthy’ Is a Positive, but Pretending the Term Can Ever Be Clearly Defined Isn’t
RDs and food experts share why the FDA's new proposed definition of "healthy" is an improvement, but still gives us cause for concern.
How To Talk to Your Kids About Weight in Light of the New American Academy of Pediatrics Obesity Guideline
If you're wondering how to talk to your kids about weight, we've got expert advice on how to broach the subject in light of anti-fat bias.
Kids Learn Anti-Fat Bias Earlier Than You May Realize—Here’s How To Address It With Them
Studies show kids learn anti-fat bias earlier than you may think. Get tips from therapists for how to respond or address it proactively.
The XL Way Diet Culture Capitalizes on Gender Roles and Expectations
Health and gender experts explore the link between diet culture and gender roles in our society, and how they "feed" off one another.