Chapter
The Problem with Blaming Fat Cells for All Health Issues
14:45 - 18:16 (03:31)
The belief that all health issues related to obesity are directly caused by the fat cells in one's body is a prevalent and harmful line of thinking, which can lead to the stigmatization of overweight individuals, aside from other complex health factors.
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The belief that everything that happens as a result of someone being fat is a direct result of the fat cells in their body is a misconception that has been prevalent in the US for the last 20 years.
14:45 - 18:16 (03:31)
Obesity
Summary
The belief that everything that happens as a result of someone being fat is a direct result of the fat cells in their body is a misconception that has been prevalent in the US for the last 20 years. Public health agencies also often conflate the health impacts of obesity and the health impacts of societal fat-shaming and discrimination when discussing the effects of obesity.