--- title: "Food & Nutrition" date: 2023-07-24T16:30:00-04:00 canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/topic/food-nutrition" section: Blog Categories --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our Blog](/blog)# Food & Nutrition [## Fat-Talk Nation: Why Fat Is Still A Feminist Issue](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/fat-talk-nation)Read [The "war on obesity" focuses far too little attention to the harms inflicted on individuals in the name of fighting fat. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/fat-talk-nation) [![C Vf Zo4l VAA Arl0 B](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAADyUlEQVRIiV1WW3LkOAwDKHf37bZqa+5/kYkIzAdJ2R3HcWRZIgjwofC/P//DNmzZsi0bBIKx1nq9rtfr9Xl/3p/35/N5f97v9/v1eq3XtdaKCJAGJKX0s/fe++/ePz8/P3vvzMwMwMD9MM5lwDP/mK419ybABmDPtGexDeA6u29TtgGTcP0U0n3VjG3WyrGO/oRZAxhXT9RU7YTZFtQm9fWnh2H77LZ1L8a9XBfGieMjZAOWTFqyZEuS5X6VJFE0ALIDeL6esQX7Kj6HhKWmCUosW2qjeV5DclIGWWwL2A8nenCVjIdXYwAiCUiUQplSKqVMZSpCDJIESLrNSpnOdMpKqwa6YJXZQ78yNQDZIhXRdjMzcx0AgMskbRRBp8YJOeWUlJdV4VbHRZIFWzWbDZA7tbb2UqQYIgGEXRLJx3Q65XFoJDppMHLbIlAwCmqH1sq9tHZmRARJGIgFsryTpJ3K1N7aqZ3OlHRB6pyZyEhZk5DSDjIjci/FyhURK7hZNROeINe+3RiZztROKy8/L018KpdIwiqAWBkr11qxRapaRCwE0Znx5b52KrekisEjwpJSVk7tO8CI0AAkIxgEm0EQQO/LvK0fiWxVsaP1kZXKhEWQdoJrGKgATpNbq8ptJMrHvbXT0jV1O51AVkopKAkgItASqSVa2pmoJABZg8rJ8X2ntzQMpo7vOnSVSfWPBFcsReZK7czIFSkGkVg3gLvQvvJVmddIjZOulpSuMFAWmDtV1pdWdXnGFHIDdKG1wg1TdXA3RLsaFCwrTUuEKEcqu1ZdhkJMEQQJQMbdBnNSJi3p6oPBDxJT1HZF2VpV4M9CtMOSyAAfEus5lOViQIMAYdq8jwZVL4JV9131p7WfQ+xL5Plq+wJ4Fs7RVjCsg+cm14fXc2CAX8fd7wV1oh0GoOeGA0BxOp8AzBhg//aAdAWccC0ADAZQH8Yuom6TQIABhhlgw4AE0a/kzN/sC9JtFheqL+LpZsEsQCDBRTYSCqmfB6AMECRiqJAmTV5u/LHb+wP0mGjTjEA0BhllC0EcyUxo4KPHFzCU250oZUgjTJJciMVYYJDBKCSC8zza0KB6kgHKwav+LegYPGFowIhABG8GJUIhkXXyVFMqBkPLJCJQaXqrgac+7lYwXveAwYKJEwlAvfSEoSWKOEHuVKtQs6SH2/HqPGOdxYCNbpROhMhf8SevSQB/ZR6J8ods6/080t/OEjDAeo0OJw8AwNaw7ztlhwx/PXv2fq1Nz0I5N+IuyLsmJ6mmWXIItZnbmXtyHDu13Qv+AeP1cWMD+ukBAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC)Read](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/fat-talk-nation) [The "war on obesity" focuses far too little attention to the harms inflicted on individuals in the name of fighting fat. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/fat-talk-nation) [## "The Biggest Loser" Study and the Failure of Dieting](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/the-biggest-loser-and-the-failure-of-dieting)Read [The study confirms what weight researchers have known for a long time: for most people, dieting doesn’t lead to sustained, long-term weight loss. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/the-biggest-loser-and-the-failure-of-dieting) [![Brain](data:image/png;base64,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)Read](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/the-biggest-loser-and-the-failure-of-dieting) [The study confirms what weight researchers have known for a long time: for most people, dieting doesn’t lead to sustained, long-term weight loss. ](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/the-biggest-loser-and-the-failure-of-dieting) [## Double Dose: Fat is Not a Death Sentence; Google AdWords Prohibits Abortion Ads; Survey: Sex After Kids; What Would Buffy Do?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-fat-is-not-a-death-sentence-google-adwords-prohibits-abortion-ads-survey-sex-after-kids-what-would-buffy-do)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-fat-is-not-a-death-sentence-google-adwords-prohibits-abortion-ads-survey-sex-after-kids-what-would-buffy-do) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-fat-is-not-a-death-sentence-google-adwords-prohibits-abortion-ads-survey-sex-after-kids-what-would-buffy-do) [## Double Dose: New Books on Reproduction, Christian Patriarchy; Michelle Obama's Garden; The Economy's Impact on Women; "Friday Night Lights" Scores With Sex Talk ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-new-books-on-reproduction-christian-patriarchy-michelle-obamas-garden-the-economys-impact-on-women-fnl-scores-with-sex-talk)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-new-books-on-reproduction-christian-patriarchy-michelle-obamas-garden-the-economys-impact-on-women-fnl-scores-with-sex-talk) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-new-books-on-reproduction-christian-patriarchy-michelle-obamas-garden-the-economys-impact-on-women-fnl-scores-with-sex-talk) [## Double Dose: Report on Public Funding and Family Planning; Women in Iran; Teen Girls on Chris Brown & Rihanna; Doctor Wins Sex-Discrimination Suit; Where You Live Determines Dietary Health ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-report-on-public-funding-and-family-planning-women-in-iran-teen-girls-on-chris-brown-doctor-wins-sex-discrimination-suit-where-you-live-determines-dietary-health)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-report-on-public-funding-and-family-planning-women-in-iran-teen-girls-on-chris-brown-doctor-wins-sex-discrimination-suit-where-you-live-determines-dietary-health) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-report-on-public-funding-and-family-planning-women-in-iran-teen-girls-on-chris-brown-doctor-wins-sex-discrimination-suit-where-you-live-determines-dietary-health) [## Political Diagnosis, Part I: Budget Blueprint for Health Care; Reform Without a Czar; Foodies Rejoice! ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-part-i-budget-blueprint-for-health-care-reform-without-a-czar-foodies-rejoice)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-part-i-budget-blueprint-for-health-care-reform-without-a-czar-foodies-rejoice) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/political-diagnosis-part-i-budget-blueprint-for-health-care-reform-without-a-czar-foodies-rejoice) [## Yoplait Yogurt Goes rBGH-Free](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/yoplait-yogurt-goes-rbgh-free)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/yoplait-yogurt-goes-rbgh-free) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/yoplait-yogurt-goes-rbgh-free) [## Double Dose: Lesbians in the Funny Pages; Future of Reproductive Health and Rights; Certified Organic Male?; You Know the Healthcare System is Broken When ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-lesbians-in-the-funny-pages-future-of-reproductive-health-and-rights-midwives-in-afghanistan-you-know-the-healthcare-system-is-broken-when)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-lesbians-in-the-funny-pages-future-of-reproductive-health-and-rights-midwives-in-afghanistan-you-know-the-healthcare-system-is-broken-when) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-lesbians-in-the-funny-pages-future-of-reproductive-health-and-rights-midwives-in-afghanistan-you-know-the-healthcare-system-is-broken-when) [## Thanksgiving Day Our Way: No Turkey, but Lots of Tasty Choices](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/a-thanksgiving-day-our-way-no-turkey-but-lots-of-choices)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/a-thanksgiving-day-our-way-no-turkey-but-lots-of-choices) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/a-thanksgiving-day-our-way-no-turkey-but-lots-of-choices) [## Our Food, Ourselves: Michael Pollan on the Next Farmer in Chief](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/our-food-ourselves-michael-pollan-on-the-next-farmer-in-chief)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/our-food-ourselves-michael-pollan-on-the-next-farmer-in-chief) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/our-food-ourselves-michael-pollan-on-the-next-farmer-in-chief) [## Submit Your Comment By Wednesday on Child Nutrition Programs and WIC](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/submit-your-comment-by-wednesday-on-child-nutrition-programs-and-wic)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/submit-your-comment-by-wednesday-on-child-nutrition-programs-and-wic) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/submit-your-comment-by-wednesday-on-child-nutrition-programs-and-wic) [## Healthy Information Takes a Holiday](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/healthy-information-takes-a-holiday)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/healthy-information-takes-a-holiday) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/healthy-information-takes-a-holiday) [## Double Dose: Feminism Quotes of the Week; Dr. Phil & Home Birth; The Season for Viewing Fat People; Domestic Abuse and Deportation; Cheering for the Safety of Cheerleaders ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-feminism-quotes-of-the-week-dr-phil-the-season-for-viewing-fat-people-domestic-abuse-and-deportation-cheering-for-the-safety-of-cheerleaders)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-feminism-quotes-of-the-week-dr-phil-the-season-for-viewing-fat-people-domestic-abuse-and-deportation-cheering-for-the-safety-of-cheerleaders) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-feminism-quotes-of-the-week-dr-phil-the-season-for-viewing-fat-people-domestic-abuse-and-deportation-cheering-for-the-safety-of-cheerleaders) [## Double Dose: Concerns Over HPV Vaccines; HHS' Latest Contraception/Conscience Proposal; The Future of Personalized Medicine; Spinach With a Side of Radiation; WALL\*E, a Lesbian Love Story ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-concerns-over-hpv-vaccines-hhs-latest-contraceptionconscience-proposal-the-future-of-personalized-medicine-spinach-with-a-side-of-radiation-walle-a-lesbian-love-story)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-concerns-over-hpv-vaccines-hhs-latest-contraceptionconscience-proposal-the-future-of-personalized-medicine-spinach-with-a-side-of-radiation-walle-a-lesbian-love-story) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-concerns-over-hpv-vaccines-hhs-latest-contraceptionconscience-proposal-the-future-of-personalized-medicine-spinach-with-a-side-of-radiation-walle-a-lesbian-love-story) [## Double Dose: Black Maternal Health in the United States; Google Fumbles on Childcare; AMA Apologizes for Past Racism; Doctors Discussing Weight; Open Letter to Obama on Late-Term Abortion; Postcards From Vermont ...](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-black-maternal-health-in-the-unit)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-black-maternal-health-in-the-unit) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-black-maternal-health-in-the-unit) [## Coming Clean About Our Own Fruit & Vegetable Intake](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/coming-clean-about-our-own-fruit-vegetable-in)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/coming-clean-about-our-own-fruit-vegetable-in) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/coming-clean-about-our-own-fruit-vegetable-in) [## Healthy Food Advice Welcomed](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/healthy-food-advice-welcomed)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/healthy-food-advice-welcomed) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/healthy-food-advice-welcomed) [## Double Dose: Disparities in Health Care; Legal Ramifications of Same-Sex Marriage; On Becoming a Woman; Abstinence-Only Supporters Push On; Sexually Harassed? Raise Your Hand](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-disparities-in-health-care-legal)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-disparities-in-health-care-legal) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-disparities-in-health-care-legal) [## Double Dose: Academics' Ethics; Blogging About Disablism; "My Beautiful Mommy" Bombs with Bloggers, Scores on Publicity; Plastic Surgery on TV; Contraceptives in Middle School; Breast Cancer Rates Drop - for White Women; and More](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-academics-ethics-blogging-about-d)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-academics-ethics-blogging-about-d) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-academics-ethics-blogging-about-d) [## Double Dose: Pregnancy-Bias Complaints Surge; Feminism, Food & Politics; Study on Feminists' Attitudes Toward Body Image; Anti-Depressants and the "Obesity Epidemic"](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-pregnancy-bias-complaints-surge-f)Read [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-pregnancy-bias-complaints-surge-f) [](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/double-dose-pregnancy-bias-complaints-surge-f) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)