Learn more about Obesity!
Hi! We’re continuing our chat on obesity awareness month, let’s learn more on how we can create awareness for obesity
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Eat less, move more does not "fix" obesity
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People living with obesity are often told that the answer is to ‘eat less, move more’. However, addressing obesity is not just a matter of diet and exercise. *When we tell people to ‘eat less, move more’, we ignore other important factors.
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Although physical exercise plays an important part in overall health, it is not a significant factor in managing obesity.
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Rather than blaming individuals for their disease, we must encourage governments and policy makers to address the root causes.
Weight Stigma is Dangerous
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In many countries, people living with obesity are regularly blamed for their disease.
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Weight stigma suggests that obesity is due to individual failure, and puts responsibility on people living with obesity to ‘fix’ it.
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It can damage mental and physical wellbeing and prevent people from seeking necessary medical care.
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While stigma may be different across the world, one thing is clear: experiencing discrimination due to weight does not help people to adopt healthier lifestyles. In fact, it can make it harder.
