A new report clarifies some misconceptions about the U.S. medical system

Re:A new report clarifies some misconceptions about the U.S.... by tpainton on Sunday November 17, 2013 @08:33PM (#6751997)

the societal move to destigmatize obesity is the culprit. It's now okay to be big and beautiful.

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Re:A new report clarifies some misconceptions about the U.S.... by stefan_kendall on Sunday November 17, 2013 @11:38PM (#6752564)

I think you may have cause and effect backward here.

Suppose a bunch of people get fat. What are the chances that they, after the fact, convince themselves that fat is okay?

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Re:A new report clarifies some misconceptions about the U.S.... by npsimons on Monday November 18, 2013 @01:36PM (#6755942)

Not to mention that stigmatizing obesity is not going to solve the problem. What is this, grade school? "haha, fatty-fatty-fatty!" Maybe some empathy and support would go much further in helping the obese to conquer their problems.

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