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Watching ‘Biggest Loser’ can spur anti-fat attitudes, according to communication scholar

People who watch the NBC reality weight-loss show “The Biggest Loser” are prone to have negative opinions of obese people, according to a study by Jina H. Yoo, associate professor of communication at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Watching ‘Biggest Loser’ can spur anti-fat attitudes, according to communication scholar

People who watch the NBC reality weight-loss show “The Biggest Loser” are prone to have negative opinions of obese people, according to a study by Jina H. Yoo, associate professor of communication at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Watching ‘Biggest Loser’ can spur anti-fat attitudes, according to communication scholar

Mar 5, 2013

People who watch the NBC reality weight-loss show “The Biggest Loser” are prone to have negative opinions of obese people, according to a study by Jina H. Yoo, associate professor of communication at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Counseling master’s student Andrea King wins prestigious national fellowship

The National Board for Certified Counselors awarded King $12,000, and the organization will also provide access to mentors and professional development opportunities.