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Opening Arguments

Christmas intervention

Ho, ho, ho, fatty:

Christmas may be a time of indulging for many, but health experts believe it is the perfect time to tell a loved one they are overweight.

The National Obesity Forum and International Chair on Cardiometabolic Risk said it was important to be upfront because of the health risks.

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But a poll by the groups suggests too many people shy away from the issue.

The survey of more than 2,000 people found 42% of 18 to 24-year-olds would not tell a loved one they should lose weight because of a fear they would hurt the other person's feelings.

Oh, I dunno about this. Don't most people who are overweight know they are overweight? So, if you feel compelled to give this advice, maybe it should be, "You know, you're getting a little pudgy, and you're in denial." Besides, most of the people I know who struggle with weight issues give up on the effort during the holidays and vow to do better after the start of the year, so I'm not really sure this message would be well received, even if I followed the advice in the article to "do it sensitively."

Posted in: Current Affairs

Comments

Harl Delos
Thu, 12/22/2011 - 11:46am

Does the National Obesity Forum suggest what to do when someone tells me I'm overweight and I reply: "Fat? ME? I guess I should resolve to go on a diet. What do you intend to do about being ugly, rude and stupid?"

Thank you, Uncle Winnie!

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