Pope Francis: Obese Are ‘Victims of Improper Dietary Habits’
Pope Francis said that there is a “distorted relationship between food and nutrition” in the world, resulting in both world hunger and obesity, even in poorer nations.
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Obesity, Fire, Water, Claim More Lives Than Mass Shootings
Fifty-three people were reportedly killed by mass shootings in America in August while 40,000 were killed by obesity during that same month.
Nolte: Hypocrite Bill Maher Wants the Government to Shame Fat People
Bill Maher doesn’t care about health costs or people. He’s just another Hollywood hypocrite who wants the government to bully and control the everyday Americans he despises.
Report: Obama Administration Spent over $4 Million on Study Aimed to Link Pollution to Childhood Obesity
The Obama Administration reportedly spent $4.1 million on a study in the hope of connecting pollution to childhood obesity, according to a report by the Washington Free Beacon.
‘Fat Sex Therapist’ Compares Fitness Trainers to Nazis at St. Olaf’s College
Sonalee Rashatwar, who calls herself the “Fat Sex Therapist,” compared fitness trainers to Nazis during a speech at St. Olaf’s College last week.
Gillette Venus Ad Campaign Features Obese, Trans Models
Gillette’s new Gillette Venus advertisement campaign features morbidly obese women and transgender models. The company claims “ALL types of beautiful skin deserve to be shown,” but it has experienced resistance and widespread mockery on social media.An advertisement featuring one obese
Report: Where You Live Might Make It Easier to Keep New Year’s Resolution
A report from personal finance website WalletHub reveals where you live may make a difference regarding keeping New Year’s resolutions.
Egyptian President al-Sisi Accused of Fat-Shaming in Bizarre Rant
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is being accused of fat-shaming following televised comments this month in which the general-turned-world leader demanded Egyptians to lose weight.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Attacked for Reminding Fans ‘Not to Overeat’ on Thanksgiving
Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar has ignited controversy after posting old photos of herself on Instagram Monday, captioning the photos by saying that they are a reminder “not to overeat” on Thanksgiving.
British Academics Say that Memes Are Contributing to Obesity
A group of British academics told lawmakers that memes are contributing to the United Kingdom’s obesity crisis.
College Students Smash Scales to Promote Body Positivity
Students at colleges around North America are smashing scales to promote “body positivity.”
War on Choice: UK Government Sets ‘Calorie Cap’ for Pizzas, Burgers… Even Soup
Restaurants and supermarkets have been told to shrink pizzas or remove toppings under “drastic” new government plans to calorie cap thousands of foods sold in the UK.
‘Fitness Expert’ Bans Scales from Her Home to Promote ‘Body Positivity’
British fitness expert and television presenter Davina McCall says that she has banned scales from her home to promote body positivity.
Professor Says Doctors Oppress Obese People with Waiting Room Chairs
Professor Says Doctors Oppress Obese People with Waiting Room Chairs
Medical Research: Normalization of ‘Plus-Size’ Bodies Increases Obesity Risk
Medical research from the University of East Anglia in the UK suggests that the normalization of “plus-size” bodies has led to an increased risk of obesity.
Temple University Professor Says ‘Weight Loss’ Is a ‘Western Value’
A professor at Temple University argued in a recent book that “weight loss” and high “athletic performance” are “Western values.”
UK Considers Banning ‘Body Shaming’ Ads Featuring Thin Women
A new program in the United Kingdom seeks to ban advertisements featuring thin women.
Delingpole: Of Course Oversized People Should Pay a ‘Fat Tax’ on Their Fashion
A UK fashion chain has been accused of administering a “fat tax” after being caught charging more for clothes for “plus-size” people than it does for thin people.
London’s Khan Moves to Ban ‘Junk Food’ Adverts
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a plan to ban “junk food” advertising on the capital’s transport network.
‘Woman of Size’ Says She Experienced Discrimination Because Harry Potter Ride Seat Was Too Small
Self-identifying “woman of size” Jana Schmieding says she experienced “size-based discrimination” at Universal Studios when she was told that she was too large to fit on the Harry Potter ride.
Gulf Coast State College Professor Proposes ‘Fattylympics’ to Fight Body Shaming
A professor at Gulf Coast State College has proposed the idea of a fat people’s Olympic games to fight body shaming.
Guardian: ‘It’s Not Fine to Be Fat. Celebrating Obesity Is Irresponsible’
A column in the Guardian this week argues that the fat acceptance movement is wrong to celebrate obesity.
Yale Guest Speaker Virgie Tovar: Being Fat Is a Revolutionary Political Act
Radical activist Virgie Tovar is scheduled to speak at Yale University on Thursday evening. Tovar is best known for promoting a brand of body nihilism that encourages women to not care about their weight, no matter how large they are.
Medical News Site Healthline Claims Doctors Discriminate Against, Misdiagnose Obese Patients
An article published on health information site Heathline this month argues that doctors discriminate against their overweight patients.
Washington Post Argues that Spin Classes Are ‘Too Thin and Too White’
A column in the Washington Post this week argues that American spin classes are filled with too many white and thin participants.
The Guardian: Exercise Tracking Tools Like Fitbit Are ‘Fat-Shaming’ Children
A column in The Guardian this week argues that a new exercise tracking product aimed at children may lead to unhealthy attitudes about exercise and fitness and is a “fat-shaming toy.”
Fitness Expert Derek Beres: ‘Fat Acceptance’ Movement Causes Obese Americans to Give Up on Life-Saving Exercise
Fitness expert Derek Bees argued in a column this week that the “fat acceptance” movement is causing some Americans to give up on life-saving exercise.
University of Vermont Obesity Acceptance Speaker: ‘Throw Your Scale in the Trash’
The University of Vermont hosted an event featuring “fat sex therapist” Sonalee Rashatwar last week.
Plus-Size Comedian Sofie Hagen Explodes After Medical Research Org’s Ad Links Obesity and Cancer
Sofie Hagen, a comedian based in London, lost her cool on Twitter this week over a cancer research organization’s ad that highlighted the link between cancer and obesity.
Johns Hopkins Guest Speaker Argues that Obese People Can be Healthy
The prestigious Johns Hopkins University hosted Health at Every Size author Linda Bacon on Wednesday evening.
