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Dr Lenny Vartanian

17 April 2013
People given large servings of food eat more than those given smaller servings, even after they have been taught about the impact, UNSW research shows
09 March 2012
Obese people who lose weight will encounter far less social stigma and may even be seen as fitter than if they had been lean all along, but they may still face prejudice, a new study suggests.
04 January 2012
At this time of year a number of consumption ''cues'' collide, creating the perfect storm for indulgence and guilt, writes Dr Lenny Vartanian in the Sydney Morning Herald.
13 December 2010
Fat or obese? The labels we use to describe heavy-weight individuals can dramatically influence the judgments we make about people, a new study suggests.
28 April 2010
Negative attitudes towards obese people are based on an emotional response of disgust, a new study suggests.