Monday, April 16, 2012

On Blacks and Fat: Darryl Roberts

On Blacks and Fat: Darryl Roberts

Obesity is more common in African Americans than in other ethnic groups. But when it comes to black people and weight, that's where the consensus seems to end. Is food the culprit? Is exercise the solution? Is there even a real problem to begin with, or should we be focusing on health -- or even self-acceptance -- rather than the number on the scale?

Against the backdrop of the first lady's mission to slim down the nation's kids, black celebs getting endorsements after shedding inches and a booming weight-loss industry, The Root will publish a series of interviews with medical professionals, activists and fitness enthusiasts that reveal the complexity of this issue and the range of approaches to it.

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On Blacks and Fat: Darryl Roberts
Jenée Desmond-Harris
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:59:00 GMT

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