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LA School District Under Fire for "Food Neutrality" video
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05:59 - 14:55 (08:56)

The LA school district is being criticized for a video that promotes the new concept of "food neutrality," claiming that diet culture is rooted in oppression and calling junk food bad. Many are concerned about children's health and whether this ideology will impact school lunch programs.

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The LA Unified School District shared a video on Instagram that promotes the concept of "food neutrality" and condemns negative attitudes towards junk food, claiming that diet culture is oppressive.
05:59 - 08:34 (02:34)
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Diet Culture
Summary

The LA Unified School District shared a video on Instagram that promotes the concept of "food neutrality" and condemns negative attitudes towards junk food, claiming that diet culture is oppressive. The video also features a nutritionist who works with a major snack company encouraging people to eat food without guilt.

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LA School District Under Fire for "Food Neutrality" video
Episode
#535 - James Smith - How Do You Develop Real Confidence?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The politicization of basic diet advice is annoying as solving childhood obesity and improving school education requires a collective effort rather than making it a political pathway.
08:34 - 11:37 (03:02)
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Nutrition
Summary

The politicization of basic diet advice is annoying as solving childhood obesity and improving school education requires a collective effort rather than making it a political pathway.

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LA School District Under Fire for "Food Neutrality" video
Episode
#535 - James Smith - How Do You Develop Real Confidence?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the problems with the fatphobia and body positivity movement, as well as the concept of overcompensation in health and feminism discourse.
11:37 - 12:53 (01:16)
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Health
Summary

The podcast discusses the problems with the fatphobia and body positivity movement, as well as the concept of overcompensation in health and feminism discourse. While there is a need to address obesity in a holistic sense for better health outcomes, people cannot dismiss the fact that being overweight is not fine.

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LA School District Under Fire for "Food Neutrality" video
Episode
#535 - James Smith - How Do You Develop Real Confidence?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The difference in BMI between Italy and the US is quite evident, with Italy's diverse population and culture playing a role.
12:53 - 14:55 (02:02)
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BMI, health advice
Summary

The difference in BMI between Italy and the US is quite evident, with Italy's diverse population and culture playing a role. The speaker reflects on the state of diet advice and health seeking advice in America.

Chapter
LA School District Under Fire for "Food Neutrality" video
Episode
#535 - James Smith - How Do You Develop Real Confidence?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom