While many people believe that being slim is the ideal weight, many slim people are subjected to abuse and discrimination. This type of harassment often includes insinuations that skinny people are ...

Conrad said she had "a long talk" with her editorial team about being more conscientious. Moreover, she said they "want to make sure that the focus is on being fit as opposed to a number on the scale.

Lynda Boothroyd receives funding for her research on this topic from the Leverhulme Foundation and the Wellcome Trust. Think about the last time you watched a film or picked up a magazine. Chances are ...