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→Lesbianism and obesity
In 2007, a purported [[lesbian]] wrote to [[Andrew Sullivan]], the political commentator and administrator of ''The Daily Dish'' blog:
In 2007, a purported [[lesbian]] wrote to [[Andrew Sullivan]], the political commentator and administrator of ''The Daily Dish'' blog:
{{Cquote|And - oh heck, I'll admit it - aesthetics have value, too! As a woman, I may not be as focused on looks as men are predisposed to be, but I sure am tired of seeing so many queer ladies out there who are way past 200 pounds. Way, way past. Sorry, but no amount of "fat acceptance" is going to make that a pleasant sight - gay, straight, butch, femme, male or female.<ref>http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2007/05/obesity_and_les.html</ref>}}
{{Cquote|And - oh heck, I'll admit it - aesthetics have value, too! As a woman, I may not be as focused on looks as men are predisposed to be, but I sure am tired of seeing so many queer ladies out there who are way past 200 pounds. Way, way past. Sorry, but no amount of "fat acceptance" is going to make that a pleasant sight - gay, straight, butch, femme, male or female.<ref>http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2007/05/obesity_and_les.html</ref>}}
== Pet obesity ==
''See also:'' [[Pet obesity]]
[[File:Overweight British cat.jpg|thumbnail|230px|right|Overweight British cat.]]
'''Pet obesity''' is a growing problem in the [[Western World]].
== United Kingdom's pet obesity epidemic ==
In 2015, ''The Guardian'' reported concerning the [[United Kingdom]]: "Fat cats – and dogs and rabbits – are expected to outstrip healthy ones within five years, as [[pet]] [[obesity]] rates continue to rise across the country..."<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/mar/26/pet-obesity-a-growing-problem-in-the-uk Pet obesity a growing problem in the UK]</ref>
According to Britain's ''Daily Mirror'':
{{Cquote|Fatty treats and junk food are to blame for a "tragic" obesity crisis for British pets, according to new research.
Owners are giving more than 10 million animals high-calorie foods such as take-aways, biscuits, chips and even alcohol, the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) charity found."<ref>[https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/britains-pet-obesity-crisis-take-aways-3290513 Take-aways, biscuits, chips and alcohol fuelling Britain's PET obesity crisis]</ref>}}
==See also==
==See also==