this fiber-rich book largely denies us delicacies like the cultural history of food. Instead, Mr. Shapin dishes up the brussels sprouts: the story of how “diet” went from a way of life to the ...

Crash diets, body-shaming, forcing yourself to do an extra workout after an indulgent dinner — for decades, beliefs and trends rooted in diet culture have shaped the way we approach nutrition ...

“Diet culture can affect anyone—no one is immune ... That includes everything from diet books and weight-loss chain programs, to foods branded for weight loss and appetite suppressants ...