Why Fat-Shaming Is Wrong.

[Doodley]

13. We all know that if significantly less calories are consumed, weight will be lost.

So, anyone who is obese and putting their health at risk can theoretically lose weight by being on a diet. Yes, some people can turn that around. However, some people just cannot do that. They may eat for comfort. They may be depressed. They cannot break the habit. They may have cravings they cannot control. They may have trouble controlling their sugar levels. They may not have the emotional support they need. In the same way somebody with anorexia or bulimia may be on a downward path they cannot control, mockery is despicable. They need support.

That said, it is unhealthy. You don't see many obese people living into their 80's or 90s. We know that obesity predisposes one to heart disease, diabetes, back and joint problems, cancer and shorter life expectancy, as well as being a drain on healthcare. America has an obesity crisis. Shaming is not the answer, but dealing with all the associated health issues rather than the underlying causes is not the answer either. We cannot pretend that obesity is healthy.