Pain And Cost Of Weight Bias Chronicled In New Studies - Yale University

So, lose the weight, fatsos.

"Vast numbers of children and adults are vulnerable to weight bias, and the consequences of stigma and discrimination on public health could be considerable,' said Rebecca Puhl, editor of the special issue. Puhl is the Rudd Center's director of research and anti-stigma initiatives."

This is another example of researchers looking to blame the rest of society for the clear abuse children suffer from their calorically irresponsible parents and the hardships fat people cause the rest of us from their poorer functioning at work, greater costs to businesses and increased costs to the sick care system.

"Some of the major findings from the studies are:

- Increasing rates of obesity have not led to greater acceptance of obese individuals, and even children who are at greater risk for obesity show body size stigmatization as early as preschool.

- Weight-related teasing is prevalent throughout adolescence, and is a problem for overweight and obese youth across different racial groups.

- Overweight youth teased about their weight are at risk for eating disorders and adverse psychological outcomes, and overweight girls who internalize negative stereotypes may be particularly vulnerable.

- Obese professional workers report more perceived mistreatment compared to obese persons of lower socioeconomic status.

- Obese adults report significantly higher levels of mistreatment compared to "normal weight" counterparts, even when demographic, socioeconomic status, and health characteristics are controlled.

'Collectively, the studies illustrate the detrimental impact of weight bias in many domains of living,' said Puhl. 'It is a compelling social problem that requires efforts from scientists, health professionals and caretakers in order to improve the quality of life for obese children and adults and prevent the social disadvantages associated with stigmatization.'"

Puhl is full of Poop.

"Collectively, the studies illustrate the detrimental impact of" overweight and obesity on adults and children.

The fat grown-ups who harm the rest of us by abusing the sick care system and their children are to blame.

Leave us out of it.

Have the fatsos clean-up their nutritional act if the poor fat abusers of society and children are unhappy.