Dissertation on Obesity wins Sober National Award

The researcher Luíza Tavares , Master of the UFRGS Graduate Program, was nationally recognized with José de Souza Award Martins , granted by the Brazilian Society of Rural Economy, Administration and Sociology (Sober), in the Best Master's Dissertation in Rural Sociology . The award highlights academic works of excellence that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in areas linked to rural sociology and emerging themes in the field of social sciences.

The award-winning dissertation, titled "Every fat body is a sick body? Data-end = "932"> Maycon Schubert . Research starts from a critical approach to biomedical practices aimed at weight loss and care for the forms of care offered to fat bodies in the health system. Linked to the Sopas Research Group (Sociology of Eating Practices), Luiza contributes to contemporary debates on health, corporality and food from a sociological perspective.

The prize delivery ceremony will be held on the July 28, 2025 , at 4:30 pm, during the ordinary general assembly, as part of the 63rd Congress of the Entity , which will take place at the University of Passo Fundo (UPF), in Rio Grande do Sul.

In an interview with IFCH, Luiza spoke about the importance of recognition, the main findings of her research, her academic trajectory and the next steps in the doctorate, where she will continue to explore the intersections between health, body and science.

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