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[[File:Obesity.JPG|thumbnail|right|275px|Most individuals are overweight due to their dietary and exercise habits.<ref>

[[File:Obesity.JPG|thumbnail|right|275px|Most individuals are overweight due to their dietary and exercise habits.<ref name="Causes of obesity">*[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=causes Causes of obesity] - [[Mayo Clinic]]

*[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=causes Causes of obesity] - [[Mayo Clinic]]

*[http://www.motleyhealth.com/fitness/how-much-exercise-is-needed-to-get-fit-and-lose-weight How much exercise is needed to get fit and lose weight]

*[http://www.motleyhealth.com/fitness/how-much-exercise-is-needed-to-get-fit-and-lose-weight How much exercise is needed to get fit and lose weight]

*[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/genes-and-obesity/ Genes Are Not Destiny] - [[Harvard University]] School of Public health

*[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/genes-and-obesity/ Genes Are Not Destiny] - [[Harvard University]] School of Public health

*[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16002825 Long-term weight loss maintenance], ''American Journal of Clinical Nutrition'', 2005 July; 82(1 Suppl):222S-225S.

*[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16002825 Long-term weight loss maintenance], ''American Journal of Clinical Nutrition'', 2005 July; 82(1 Suppl):222S-225S.

*[http://www.simplefitnesssolutions.com/articles/weight_loss.htm Strength Training For Weight Loss Success] by Deborah L. Mullen, CSCS

*[http://www.simplefitnesssolutions.com/articles/weight_loss.htm Strength Training For Weight Loss Success] by Deborah L. Mullen, CSCS

*[http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/weight-loss/in-depth/weight-loss/art-20047752 Weight loss strategies for success] - Mayo Clinic

*[http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/weight-loss/in-depth/weight-loss/art-20047752 Weight loss strategies for success] - Mayo Clinic</ref>]]

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The '''fat acceptance movement''' is a social movement that seeks to remove the social stigma caused by various negative attitudes/beliefs related to [[obesity]] and/or excess overweight. Fat acceptance movement activists have various initiatives to influence the legal, political and medical communities. The fat acceptance movement is a subculture and more women than men are involved in the movement.<ref>[http://www.salon.com/2013/06/25/is_the_fat_acceptance_movement_losing/ Is the “fat acceptance” movement losing?], Salon, Daniel D'Addario, June 25, 2013</ref>

The fat acceptance movement is a social movement that seeks to remove the social stigma caused by various negative attitudes/beliefs related to [[obesity]] and/or excess overweight. Fat acceptance movement activists have various initiatives to influence the legal, political and medical communities. The fat acceptance movement is a subculture and more women than men are involved in the movement.<ref>[http://www.salon.com/2013/06/25/is_the_fat_acceptance_movement_losing/ Is the “fat acceptance” movement losing?], Salon, Daniel D'Addario, June 25, 2013</ref>

Two of the major risk factors for becoming [[obesity|obese]] according to the [[Mayo Clinic]] are poor dietary choices and inactivity.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=causes</ref>  Most individuals are overweight due to their dietary and exercise habits.<ref>

Two of the major risk factors for becoming [[obesity|obese]] according to the [[Mayo Clinic]] are poor dietary choices and inactivity.<ref name="mayoclinic.com">http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=causes</ref>  Most individuals are overweight due to their dietary and exercise habits.<ref name="Causes of obesity"/> See also: [[Bariatric science]]

*[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=causes Causes of obesity] - [[Mayo Clinic]]

*[http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2013/09/04/the-6-weight-loss-tips-that-science-actually-knows-work/ The 6 Weight-Loss Tips That Science Actually Knows Work] - ''Forbes'', April 9, 2013

</ref> See also: [[Bariatric science]]

== Fat acceptance movement and the denial that being overweight can be a choice ==

== Fat acceptance movement and the denial that being overweight can be a choice ==

=== Genetics of an individual generally plays a small role in obesity ===

=== Genetics of an individual generally plays a small role in obesity ===

Although many people attempt to excuse away their overweight condition on their [[genetics|genetic]] makeup rather than exercise self-discipline when it comes to their diet and exercise habits, according to the [[Harvard University]] School of Public Health, most people can maintain a healthy weight through the establishment of healthy habits and maintaining an environment conducive to good health (emptying their refrigerator and cupboards of junk foods, etc.).<ref>[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/genes-and-obesity/ Obesity - Genes are not destiny]</ref>

Although many people attempt to excuse away their overweight condition on their [[genetics|genetic]] makeup rather than exercise self-discipline when it comes to their diet and exercise habits, according to the [[Harvard University]] School of Public Health, most people can maintain a healthy weight through the establishment of healthy habits and maintaining an environment conducive to good health (emptying their refrigerator and cupboards of junk foods, etc.).<ref name="Obesity - Genes are not destiny">[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/genes-and-obesity/ Obesity - Genes are not destiny]</ref>

The [[Harvard University]] School of Public Health declares in their article ''[[Gene]]s are not destiny'':

The [[Harvard University]] School of Public Health declares in their article ''[[Gene]]s are not destiny'':

{{cquote|...it’s important to remember that overall, the contribution of genes to obesity risk is small, while the contribution of our toxic food and activity environment is huge. As one scientist wrote, “Genes may co-determine who becomes obese, but our environment determines how many become obese.” That’s why obesity prevention efforts must focus on changing our environment to make healthy choices easier choices, for all.<ref>[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/genes-and-obesity/ Obesity - Genes are not destiny]</ref>}}

{{cquote|...it’s important to remember that overall, the contribution of genes to obesity risk is small, while the contribution of our toxic food and activity environment is huge. As one scientist wrote, “Genes may co-determine who becomes obese, but our environment determines how many become obese.” That’s why obesity prevention efforts must focus on changing our environment to make healthy choices easier choices, for all.<ref name="Obesity - Genes are not destiny">[http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/genes-and-obesity/ Obesity - Genes are not destiny]</ref>}}

== Ex-overweight individuals and ostracism by fat acceptance movement adherents ==

== Ex-overweight individuals and ostracism by fat acceptance movement adherents ==

Ex-overweight people are often subjected to ostracism by fat movement acceptance adherents.  

Ex-overweight people are often subjected to ostracism by fat movement acceptance adherents.  

For example, for years the [[Atheism|atheist]], [[feminism|feminist]] and [[lesbianism|lesbian]] [[Greta Christina]] was overweight and very much agreed with the fat acceptance movement and largely dismissed the abundant medical science data indicating the negative health effects of being overweight.  Her fat acceptance beliefs were altered though when she had a serious knee problem which prompted her to lose her excess weight.<ref>[http://gretachristina.typepad.com/greta_christinas_weblog/2010/12/caught-between-fat-and-thin.html Caught Between Fat and Thin: When a Fat Acceptance Advocate Takes Off the Pounds] by [[Greta Christina]]</ref>  

For example, for years the [[Atheism|atheist]], [[feminism|feminist]] and [[lesbianism|lesbian]] [[Greta Christina]] was overweight and very much agreed with the fat acceptance movement and largely dismissed the abundant medical science data indicating the negative health effects of being overweight.  Her fat acceptance beliefs were altered though when she had a serious knee problem which prompted her to lose her excess weight.<ref name="gretachristina.typepad.com">[http://gretachristina.typepad.com/greta_christinas_weblog/2010/12/caught-between-fat-and-thin.html Caught Between Fat and Thin: When a Fat Acceptance Advocate Takes Off the Pounds] by [[Greta Christina]]</ref>  

Today, Christina has a more limited agreement with the fat acceptance movement, but still considers herself apart of it.<ref>[http://gretachristina.typepad.com/greta_christinas_weblog/2010/12/caught-between-fat-and-thin.html Caught Between Fat and Thin: When a Fat Acceptance Advocate Takes Off the Pounds] by [[Greta Christina]]</ref>  

Today, Christina has a more limited agreement with the fat acceptance movement, but still considers herself apart of it.<ref name="gretachristina.typepad.com"/>  

Greta Christina wrote in 2010:  

Greta Christina wrote in 2010:  

It's just that they don't feel the same way about me.<ref>[http://gretachristina.typepad.com/greta_christinas_weblog/2010/12/caught-between-fat-and-thin.html Caught Between Fat and Thin: When a Fat Acceptance Advocate Takes Off the Pounds] by Greta Christina</ref>}}

It's just that they don't feel the same way about me.<ref>[http://gretachristina.typepad.com/greta_christinas_weblog/2010/12/caught-between-fat-and-thin.html Caught Between Fat and Thin: When a Fat Acceptance Advocate Takes Off the Pounds] by Greta Christina</ref>}}

The lesbian population in the Western World has a significantly higher rate of obesity (see: [[Lesbianism and obesity]]).  For example, In 2013, the [[National Institutes of Health]] (NIH) reported that 75% of American [[lesbianism|lesbians]] are [[obese]]<ref>[http://cnsnews.com/news/article/feds-spend-15-million-study-why-lesbians-are-fat Feds Spend $1.5 Million to Study Why Lesbians Are Fat - CNS News]</ref><ref>[http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes/top-stories/feds-spend-1-5-million-to-study-obese-lesbians.html Feds Spend $1.5 million to Study Obese Lesbians]</ref>  In April of 2007, the ''American Journal of Public Health''  analyzed data from 2002 National Survey of Family Growth and the data suggested that [[United States|American]] [[lesbianism|lesbian]] women were 2.69 times more likely to be overweight and 2.47 times more likely to be obese than all other female sexual orientation groups.

The lesbian population in the Western World has a significantly higher rate of obesity (see: [[Lesbianism and obesity]]).  For example, In 2013, the [[National Institutes of Health]] (NIH) reported that 75% of American [[lesbianism|lesbians]] are [[obese]]<ref>[http://cnsnews.com/news/article/feds-spend-15-million-study-why-lesbians-are-fat Feds Spend $1.5 Million to Study Why Lesbians Are Fat - CNS News]</ref><ref>[http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes/top-stories/feds-spend-1-5-million-to-study-obese-lesbians.html Feds Spend $1.5 million to Study Obese Lesbians]</ref>  In April 2007, the ''American Journal of Public Health''  analyzed data from 2002 National Survey of Family Growth and the data suggested that [[United States|American]] [[lesbianism|lesbian]] women were 2.69 times more likely to be overweight and 2.47 times more likely to be obese than all other female sexual orientation groups.

<ref name="ajph">[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17463369&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum Overweight and Obesity in Sexual-Minority Women: Evidence From Population-Based Data, Ulrike Boehmer, Deborah J. Bowen, Greta R. Bauer, American Journal of Public Health, 2007 Jun;97(6):1134-40. E pub 2007 Apr 26.]</ref> The abstract for this study indicated that "lesbians are at greater risk for morbidity and mortality linked to overweight and obesity." <ref name="ajph" />

<ref name="ajph">[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17463369&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum Overweight and Obesity in Sexual-Minority Women: Evidence From Population-Based Data, Ulrike Boehmer, Deborah J. Bowen, Greta R. Bauer, American Journal of Public Health, 2007 Jun;97(6):1134-40. E pub 2007 Apr 26.]</ref> The abstract for this study indicated that "lesbians are at greater risk for morbidity and mortality linked to overweight and obesity." <ref name="ajph" />

== Fat acceptance movement and the Abrahamic faiths ==

== Fat acceptance movement and the Abrahamic faiths ==

Two of the major risk factors for becoming [[obesity|obese]] according to the [[Mayo Clinic]] are poor dietary choices and inactivity.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=causes</ref>  

Two of the major risk factors for becoming [[obesity|obese]] according to the [[Mayo Clinic]] are poor dietary choices and inactivity.<ref name="mayoclinic.com"/>  

The [[Bible]] declares that [[gluttony]] and [[sloth]] are [[sins]].<ref>http://www.gotquestions.org/gluttony-sin.html</ref><ref>[http://www.openbible.info/topics/sloth Sloth - Open Bible]</ref> Furthermore, the Bible declares the physical body of Christians to be temples of the [[Holy Spirit]].<ref>http://carm.org/christianity/sermons/1-corinthians-619-20-your-body-his-temple</ref>  There have been no prominent Christian leaders in the world advocating the fat acceptance movement  

The [[Bible]] declares that [[gluttony]] and [[sloth]] are [[sins]].<ref>http://www.gotquestions.org/gluttony-sin.html</ref><ref>[http://www.openbible.info/topics/sloth Sloth - Open Bible]</ref> Furthermore, the Bible declares the physical body of Christians to be temples of the [[Holy Spirit]].<ref>http://carm.org/christianity/sermons/1-corinthians-619-20-your-body-his-temple</ref>  There have been no prominent Christian leaders in the world advocating the fat acceptance movement