Recovery and diet content appear side by side in social media feeds, shaping what vulnerable users see.
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Social media and advertising is full of messages about what you should or shouldn’t eat. But making health and nutrition so black and white can do more harm than good.
‘Cortisol belly’ isn’t a diagnosis — it’s a rebrand of diet culture.
People should consider weight- and body-neutral resolutions that prioritize how we feel and function in our bodies and minds, and take a more holistic view of health.
Are you stuck in a cycle of endless diets? Consider these questions before starting a new one.
A clinical psychologist who treats young people with eating disorders gives her verdict on changes to the Australian curriculum designed to prevent these mental health conditions developing.
Thinking about food all day, feeling guilty when you eat, not knowing when you’re actually hungry: these could be signs you need to work on your relationship with food.
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Professor Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Canberra
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Director of the Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center, Colorado State University
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Accredited Practising Dietitian; PhD Candidate, University of Wollongong
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Professor, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences. Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of Wollongong
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Accredited Practising Dietitian; PhD Candidate, University of Wollongong
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Coordinator for the Body Image Research Lab; Lecturer at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
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Professor and Registered Psychologist, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
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Reader in Social Science and Medicine, Loughborough University
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Lecturer in Psychology, Birmingham City University