TEDxRyersonU - Julie Rochefort - Shift the Focus
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Lazy. Stupid. Worthless. From news media and magazines to professional conferences and government reports, these are the words often used to describe overweight and obese individuals. The endorsements of such stereotypes often lead to extreme weight loss practices which can induce feelings of guilt and shame. Despite the robust research demons... Read more
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- -: TEDxRyersonU - Julie Rochefort - Shift the Focus
February 15, 2012 (about 12 years ago)Lazy. Stupid. Worthless. From news media and magazines to professional conferences and government reports, these are the words often used to describe overweight and obese individuals. The endorsements of such stereotypes often lead to extreme weight loss practices which can induce feelings of gu...
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- -: Jamie Oliver's TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food
February 12, 2010 (about 14 years ago)http://www.ted.com Sharing powerful stories from his anti-obesity project in Huntington, W. Va., TED Prize winner Jamie Oliver makes the case for an all-out assault on our ignorance of food. Jamie Oliver is transforming the way we feed ourselves, and our children. Jamie Oliver has been drawn to ...
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- -: Richard Carmona - America's Obesity Epidemic
May 9, 2008 (almost 16 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/04/02/Former_Surgeon_General_Dr__Richard_Carmona Former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona examines America's ongoing obesity epidemic. ----- Prevention: The Key to Heading off a National Health-Care Crisis with former Surgeon General Richard Carmona, M...
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- -: Fighting America's Obesity Epidemic - Thomas Frieden
September 12, 2008 (over 15 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/07/31/Thomas_R_Frieden_Prevention_and_Primary_Care New York City Commissioner of Health Thomas R. Frieden outlines his goals for reducing America's obesity epidemic. ----- Thomas R. Frieden, the commissioner of the New York City Dept. of Health discusses...
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- -: Secret to Effective Dieting? Portion Control - David Kessler
June 26, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/05/08/The_End_of_Overeating_Dr_David_A_Kessler Former FDA commissioner David Kessler argues that eating, even while trying to lose weight, must be pleasurable and rewarding. Dr. Kessler argues for moderation and portion control. There's no "magic bullet," h...
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- -: Michael Pollan: Don't Eat What You See on TV
January 29, 2010 (over 14 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2010/01/23/Michael_Pollan_on_Food_Rules_An_Eaters_Manual Best-selling author Michael Pollan explains how food marketers have turned his critiques (like don't eat anything with more than five ingredients) into another way to sell consumers more food. His new rule...
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