"Author debunks fatness myths in new bestseller"

Aubrey Gordon's new book "You Just Need to Lose Weight": And 19 Other Myths About Fat People" dismantles myths about fatness using scientific research, cultural analysis, and personal experiences. She advocates for using the neutral descriptor "fat" instead of loaded terms like "obese." While acknowledging health risks related to being a fat person, she criticizes the American Academy of Pediatrics for recommending weight loss interventions as young as two years old, including drugs and surgery. She calls for more nuance and curiosity in the conversation about fatness and for prioritizing the quality of life and needs of fat patients.