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The Truth About Obesity and Weight Control
18:02 - 24:07 (06:04)
Experiencing anti-fat bias is common for most overweight individuals and there are many reasons why people are at the weight they are at, which in most cases is not controllable. It is essential to focus on people's lifestyles and wellbeing instead of their weight.
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Telling people to lose weight does not help. What fat people need is for their basic humanity to be acknowledged and a medical system that actually asks them what they need.
ChapterThe Truth About Obesity and Weight Control
EpisodeWhat's Our Deal?
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Anti-fat bias is prevalent in most societies, with reports stating that at least 94% of people in the US who are fat have experienced such bias from various sources, including family members and healthcare providers.
19:05 - 20:16 (01:11)
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Anti-fat bias is prevalent in most societies, with reports stating that at least 94% of people in the US who are fat have experienced such bias from various sources, including family members and healthcare providers. Research has shown that such bias triggers obesogenic processes, causing affected people to gain more weight, and thus, contributing to a worsening of the problem.
ChapterThe Truth About Obesity and Weight Control
EpisodeWhat's Our Deal?
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The treatment and behaviors towards fat people could trigger certain biological responses.
20:16 - 21:02 (00:45)
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The treatment and behaviors towards fat people could trigger certain biological responses. The impact of such responses can shape the lifestyle and perception of fat people.
ChapterThe Truth About Obesity and Weight Control
EpisodeWhat's Our Deal?
PodcastMaintenance Phase
People's lifestyles are more important to focus on than their weight since there are various reasons why someone might be at the weight they are at.
21:02 - 24:07 (03:05)
Summary
People's lifestyles are more important to focus on than their weight since there are various reasons why someone might be at the weight they are at. It's important to address people's behavior to improve their health rather than solely focusing on weight.