The wisdom of children.
Obesity reduces a child's social status at school and is also associated with negative personal characteristics. These are the findings of a study being presented on the 16th April 2010 at the British Psychological Society's Annual Conference in Stratford-upon-Avon.
The stupidity of adults.
Dr Kornilaki said: "This study highlights the need for early preventive educational programmes, which address the high levels of anti-fat bias and social stigmatisation of overweight /obese children and challenge the negative stereotypes involved, held by children of either gender or all body types. It is interesting that as children get older this bias and stigma does seem to reduce to some degree. Further research identifying the factors contributing to this is very much needed."
The study highlights the need for more kids to have enough self-esteem to avoid getting fat.
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