The Media Empathy Foundation worked with Langer Research Associates to conduct a national survey of people with higher body weight in a demographic that represents 42% of American adults. The findings were discussed by a panel of leaders in media (Deborah Roberts, Al Roker, and David Sloan) and academia (Rebecca Puhl, PhD and Holly Lofton, MD) before a live audience of content creators, reporters, advocates, and educators at NYC’s Edge on December 11, 2023.
The “Weight Stigma and Media: Assessing the Impact” initiative was developed by the Media Empathy Foundation and made possible thanks to the support of Novo Nordisk Inc.