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Yale University’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity

May 5, 2010

More people recognize Ronald McDonald than any celebrity, political figure, or spiritual leader. By making transparent the practices that lead to unhealthy food choices, the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity aims to change policies and empower the public.  Founded in 2005 at Yale University, the Rudd Center strives to educate the public on [...]

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Weight Bias in Health Care

April 5, 2010

This 17-minute video by Yale University’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity gives an excellent insight into the problem of weight bias. It focuses specifically on how overweight and obese individuals are discriminated against in the health care profession, but also indicates that this bias is prevalent for overweight people wherever they go.  While [...]

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