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fat acceptance  

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  • Fat acceptance, also known as size acceptance, fights discrimination based on weight, works to improve the self-esteem of heavy people, counters negative media stereotypes, strives to change limited notions of what body types are considered attractive, and encourages doctors to provide care focused on health rather than weight. Weight Discrimination Weight discrimination is widespread in our culture. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Fat Acceptance]

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