The Racist Roots of Diet Culture

This presentation from February 25, 2025, in recognition of Black History Month, explores critical questions about who determines what foods and bodies are labeled as "healthy" or "unhealthy" and examines the origins of these classifications. Join Lisa DuBreuil, LICSW, and Katy Wetzel, RN, C-NP, as they delve into the relationships between food, culture, and body autonomy, emphasizing the importance of listening to our bodies. Discover new perspectives in health and wellness conversations as the speakers unpack the racist foundations of diet culture during this hour-long educational program from Massachusetts General Hospital's Blum Center.