Plus-sized models may influence obesity rate: SFU study
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As the fashion industry begins to include models of all shapes and sizes, a Canadian university study suggests that the rise of plus-sized models may be contributing to increased rates of obesity.
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Can obesity and stress influence appetite? Study shows it's all in your head
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State-Specific Prevalence of Severe Obesity Among Adults in the US Using Bias Correction of Self-Reported Body Mass Index
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European Designers Are Discriminating Against Plus Size Models
Do Plus-Size Models Send a Bad Message About Weight? Study Explores Complicated Question
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Reshaping fashion: New documentary 'A Perfect 14' about plus size models sheds light on dark side modelling industry
Plus size models in ads could be making you fat, study says
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PDF) Effects of neighbourhood income on reported body mass index: An eight year longitudinal study of Canadian children
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Why doctors who fat shame are hurting their patients
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CMV: Plus size is unhealthy and all of its support encourages obesity in children. : r/changemyview
Health officials worried 'extremely overweight' models taking to the runway glorifies obesity