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{{See also|Addiction}}

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

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

*[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.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

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'''Obesity''' is the medical classification for extremely excessive body weight. According the UCLA Health, "In March of 2023, the World Obesity Federation (WOF) released a [https://www.worldobesityday.org/assets/downloads/World_Obesity_Atlas_2023_Report.pdf report] stating that by 2035 over 4 billion people – more than half the world’s population – will be obese."<ref> [https://www.uclahealth.org/news/worldwide-obesity-rise Worldwide Obesity on the Rise], UCLA Health website</ref>

'''Obesity''' is the medical classification for extremely excessive body weight. According to the UCLA Health, "In March of 2023, the World Obesity Federation (WOF) released a [https://www.worldobesityday.org/assets/downloads/World_Obesity_Atlas_2023_Report.pdf report] stating that by 2035 over 4 billion people – more than half the world’s population – will be obese."<ref> [https://www.uclahealth.org/news/worldwide-obesity-rise Worldwide Obesity on the Rise], UCLA Health website</ref>

It often results from unsatisfying or anxiety-filled lives, turning to food to fill the void. More than two-thirds of [[American]]s are overweight or obese, such as the failed [[Opposition to Donald Trump|anti-Trumper]] presidential candidate [[Chris Christie]].  [[Political correctness]] censors use of the words "fat", "obese", and "overweight".<ref>https://www.acsh.org/news/2022/03/30/woke-science-denial-social-justice-comes-obesity-and-other-harmful-language-16213</ref>

It often results from unsatisfying or anxiety-filled lives, turning to food to fill the void. More than two-thirds of [[American]]s are overweight or obese, such as the failed [[Opposition to Donald Trump|anti-Trumper]] presidential candidate [[Chris Christie]].  [[Political correctness]] censors use of the words "fat", "obese", and "overweight".<ref>https://www.acsh.org/news/2022/03/30/woke-science-denial-social-justice-comes-obesity-and-other-harmful-language-16213</ref>

It is a more serious classification on the [[Body Mass Index]] (BMI) scale than the ''overweight'' classification is. From a medical perspective, an [[obese]] person has accumulated enough body fat that it can negatively impact health.  "A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese."<ref>https://www.google.com/search?q=obesity&rlz=1CAEAQE_enUS1005&oq=obesity&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i433i512l2j0i512j0i433i512l2j0i67i650j0i433i512l2j0i512.1368j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#:~:text=Obesity%20%2D%20World%20Health,%E2%80%BA%20Health%20topics</ref>If an adult's weight is at least 20% higher than his ideal weight (which is based upon the person's height), he is generally considered obese. An adult with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. A BMI is 30 or over is considered obese.<ref>http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/obesity/</ref>  

It is a more serious classification on the [[Body Mass Index]] (BMI) scale than the ''overweight'' classification is. From a medical perspective, an [[obese]] person has accumulated enough body fat that it can negatively impact health.  "A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese."<ref>https://www.google.com/search?q=obesity&rlz=1CAEAQE_enUS1005&oq=obesity&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i433i512l2j0i512j0i433i512l2j0i67i650j0i433i512l2j0i512.1368j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#:~:text=Obesity%20%2D%20World%20Health,%E2%80%BA%20Health%20topics</ref>If an adult's weight is at least 20% higher than his ideal weight (which is based upon the person's height), he is generally considered obese. An adult with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. A BMI is 30 or over is considered obese.<ref>http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/obesity/</ref>  

Because ideal weights vary by age and gender, childhood obesity is normally determined using a modified BMI table. The [[Centers for Disease Control]] (CDC) publishes a set of tables used to determine BMI percentages children and teens. In these tables, children whose weight is equal to or greater than the 95% bracket are considered obese.<ref>[https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/childrens_bmi/about_childrens_bmi.html About BMI for Children and Teens]</ref>

Because ideal weights vary by age and gender, childhood obesity is normally determined using a modified BMI table. The [[Centers for Disease Control]] (CDC) publishes a set of tables used to determine BMI percentages for children and teens. In these tables, children whose weight is equal to or greater than the 95% bracket are considered obese.<ref>[https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/childrens_bmi/about_childrens_bmi.html About BMI for Children and Teens]</ref>

In addition, the term obese can be used in a more general way to simply mean the "excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body".<ref>[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obesity?show=0&t=1293887890 Definition of obesity]</ref>

In addition, the term obese can be used in a more general way to simply mean the "excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body".<ref>[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obesity?show=0&t=1293887890 Definition of obesity]</ref>

=== Worldview ===

=== Worldview ===

 

''See also: [[Atheism and obesity]] and [[Sports performance: Religious faith vs. atheism]]''

See also: [[Atheism and obesity]] and [[Sports performance: Religious faith vs. atheism]]

In the journal article ''Religion, self-regulation, and self-control: Associations, explanations, and implications'', psychologists McCullough and Willoughby theorize that many of the positive links of religiousness with health and social behavior may be caused by religion's beneficial influences on [[self-control]]/self-regulation.<ref>[http://www.psy.miami.edu/faculty/mmccullough/Papers/Relig_self_control_bulletin.pdf Religion, Self-Regulation, and Self-Control: Associations, Explanations, and Implications]</ref><ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19210054</ref> Furthermore, a 2012 Queen's University study published in ''Psychological Science'' found that religion replenishes self-control.<ref>[http://pss.sagepub.com/content/early/2012/05/02/0956797611431987.abstract ''Religion Replenishes Self-Control'', ''Psychological Science'', June 2012 vol. 23 no. 6 635-642, Kevin Rounding, Albert Lee, Jill A. Jacobson and Li-Jun Ji at Queen’s University]</ref><ref>[http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-01/qu-qsf012412.php Study finds religion helps us gain self-control]</ref>  Also, numerous studies indicate that those who engage in regular spiritual practices have lower mortality rates.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10868765 Religious involvement and mortality: a meta-analytic review. McCullough ME, Hoyt WT, Larson DB, Koenig HG, Thoresen C., Health Psychol. 2000 May;19(3):211-22.]</ref><ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1305900/ ''The role of spirituality in health care'', roc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2001 October; 14(4): 352–357.]</ref>

In the journal article ''Religion, self-regulation, and self-control: Associations, explanations, and implications'', psychologists McCullough and Willoughby theorize that many of the positive links of religiousness with health and social behavior may be caused by religion's beneficial influences on [[self-control]]/self-regulation.<ref>[http://www.psy.miami.edu/faculty/mmccullough/Papers/Relig_self_control_bulletin.pdf Religion, Self-Regulation, and Self-Control: Associations, Explanations, and Implications]</ref><ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19210054</ref> Furthermore, a 2012 Queen's University study published in ''Psychological Science'' found that religion replenishes self-control.<ref>[http://pss.sagepub.com/content/early/2012/05/02/0956797611431987.abstract ''Religion Replenishes Self-Control'', ''Psychological Science'', June 2012 vol. 23 no. 6 635-642, Kevin Rounding, Albert Lee, Jill A. Jacobson and Li-Jun Ji at Queen’s University]</ref><ref>[http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-01/qu-qsf012412.php Study finds religion helps us gain self-control]</ref>  Also, numerous studies indicate that those who engage in regular spiritual practices have lower mortality rates.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10868765 Religious involvement and mortality: a meta-analytic review. McCullough ME, Hoyt WT, Larson DB, Koenig HG, Thoresen C., Health Psychol. 2000 May;19(3):211-22.]</ref><ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1305900/ ''The role of spirituality in health care'', roc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2001 October; 14(4): 352–357.]</ref>

Obesity has many causal factors. It can also be caused by improper hormone production or other malfunctions of various brain structures, including in particular the [[hypothalamus]] (site of the reward pathways, [this action=release of serotonin=feeling of pleasure]) and [[thyroid]] gland. A 2003 Duke University study shows a possible relationship between the number of children a person has and an increased risk of obesity. A woman's risk of obesity is raised 7% with each child; a man's risk is raised by 4%.<ref>[http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/154099904322836492 Number of Children Associated with Obesity in Middle-Aged Women and Men: Results from the Health and Retirement Study]</ref>

Obesity has many causal factors. It can also be caused by improper hormone production or other malfunctions of various brain structures, including in particular the [[hypothalamus]] (site of the reward pathways, [this action=release of serotonin=feeling of pleasure]) and [[thyroid]] gland. A 2003 Duke University study shows a possible relationship between the number of children a person has and an increased risk of obesity. A woman's risk of obesity is raised 7% with each child; a man's risk is raised by 4%.<ref>[http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/154099904322836492 Number of Children Associated with Obesity in Middle-Aged Women and Men: Results from the Health and Retirement Study]</ref>

Obesity is most dangerous among the children and the elderly, whose bones, [[liver]]s, and [[lung]]s are too weak to deal with the excess weight and fat. Obesity can significantly shorten a person's lifespan.

Obesity is most dangerous among children and the elderly, whose bones, [[liver]]s, and [[lung]]s are too weak to deal with the excess weight and fat. Obesity can significantly shorten a person's lifespan.

Many in the medical establishment consider obesity to be an illness,<ref>[http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/4650.php Is Obesity a Disease?] Medical News Today</ref> in the sense that it is a serious medical condition, but disagree about the root causes of non-hormone related obesity. The medical world is nearly unanimously agreed that obesity is a big problem in the Western world, and in fact becoming a problem worldwide.<ref>"... when it comes to obesity—which dominates nutrition problems even in some of the poorest countries of the world—it is the calories that count." [http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=eating-made-simple Eating Made Simple] - Scientific American</ref>  

Many in the medical establishment consider obesity to be an illness,<ref>[http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/4650.php Is Obesity a Disease?] Medical News Today</ref> in the sense that it is a serious medical condition, but disagree about the root causes of non-hormone related obesity. The medical world nearly unanimously agreed that obesity is a big problem in the Western world, and in fact becoming a problem worldwide.<ref>"... when it comes to obesity—which dominates nutrition problems even in some of the poorest countries of the world—it is the calories that count." [http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=eating-made-simple Eating Made Simple] - Scientific American</ref>  

[[Liberal|Liberals']] answer to this problem has been to shift responsibility from those who are overeating (not including people with medical factors that cause the problems), to regulating how much fat can be in foods, what foods can be served at what restaurants, and trying to put financial penalties on restaurants that serve "fatty" foods.

[[Liberal|Liberals']] answer to this problem has been to shift responsibility from those who are overeating (not including people with medical factors that cause the problems), to regulating how much fat can be in foods, what foods can be served at what restaurants, and trying to put financial penalties on restaurants that serve "fatty" foods.

These are the exercise guidelines for most healthy adults from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

These are the exercise guidelines for most healthy adults from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

'''Aerobic activity.''' Get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week. Or get 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week. You also can get an equal mix of the two types.

'''Aerobic activity.''' Get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week. Or get 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week. You also can get an equal mix of the two types.

Aim to exercise most days of the week. For even more health benefits, strive for 300 minutes a week or more of moderate aerobic activity or 150 minutes of vigorous activity. Exercising this much may help with weight loss or keeping off lost weight. But even small amounts of physical activity can be helpful. Being active for short periods of time during the day can add up and give you great health benefits.

Aim to exercise most days of the week. For even more health benefits, strive for 300 minutes a week or more of moderate aerobic activity or 150 minutes of vigorous activity. Exercising this much may help with weight loss or keeping off lost weight. But even small amounts of physical activity can be helpful. Being active for short periods of time during the day can add up and give you great health benefits.

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLYb3IgQ1Qk Videos on mental toughness and weight loss. Videos on the psychology of weight loss - video playlist], Video playlist

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLYb3IgQ1Qk Videos on mental toughness and weight loss. Videos on the psychology of weight loss - video playlist], Video playlist

== Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity ==

== Physical and mental health-related problems associated with obesity ==

''See also:'' [[Health risks linked to obesity]]

''See also:'' [[Health risks linked to obesity]]

Some of the medical conditions associated with obesity include: type 2 [[diabetes]], [[high blood pressure]], high [[cholesterol]] and [[triglyceride]]s, coronary artery disease (CAD), [[stroke]], [[arthritis]], [[cancer]], sleep apnea, [[reproduction|reproductive problems]] in women and varicose veins. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and CAD are most closely associated with unhealthy diets, while arthritis comes from the stress extra weight places on the body. Stokes, cancer, and reproductive problems less closely correlate with obesity.<ref>

Some of the medical conditions associated with obesity include type 2 [[diabetes]], [[high blood pressure]], high [[cholesterol]] and [[triglyceride]]s, coronary artery disease (CAD), [[stroke]], [[arthritis]], [[cancer]], sleep apnea, [[reproduction|reproductive problems]] in women and varicose veins. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and CAD are most closely associated with unhealthy diets, while arthritis comes from the stress extra weight places on the body. Stokes, cancer, and reproductive problems less closely correlate with obesity.<ref>

*[http://www.webmd.com/diet/tc/obesity-health-risks-of-obesity]

*[http://www.webmd.com/diet/tc/obesity-health-risks-of-obesity]

*[http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_consequences.htm]

*[http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_consequences.htm]

[[File:Cerebellum.png|right|thumb|240px|[[Medical science]] research indicates that excess weight impairs brain function.<ref name="pn.psychiatryonline.org"/>]]

[[File:Cerebellum.png|right|thumb|240px|[[Medical science]] research indicates that excess weight impairs brain function.<ref name="pn.psychiatryonline.org"/>]]

   

   

According to the Mayo Clinic some of the symptoms associated with obesity can include:

According to the Mayo Clinic, some of the symptoms associated with obesity can include:

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* Difficulty sleeping

* Difficulty sleeping

* Always feeling hot

* Always feeling hot

* Rashes or infection in folds of your skin

* Rashes or infections in folds of your skin

* Feeling out of breath with minor exertion

* Feeling out of breath with minor exertion

==World issues on hunger vs. obesity==

==World issues on hunger vs. obesity==

It has been noted that world obesity has risen, yet there is still an endless problem with starvation and hunger and malnutrition in both America and the world at large.  A growing problem is food being horded and poorly distributed by groups like the United Nations, as well as poor food choices made by the less fortunate who would rather spend limited dollars on treat-like foods than on (admittedly harder to cook and less tasty, but better for you) choices like beans, rice, and canned vegetables.  Liberals tend to deny the roles of personal choice and problems like greed in the UN, rather blaming the "establishment" for the entire problem of both hunger and obesity.

It has been noted that world obesity has risen, yet there is still an endless problem with starvation and hunger and malnutrition in both America and the world at large.  A growing problem is food being hoarded and poorly distributed by groups like the United Nations, as well as poor food choices made by the less fortunate who would rather spend limited dollars on treat-like foods than on (admittedly harder to cook and less tasty, but better for you) choices like beans, rice, and canned vegetables.  Liberals tend to deny the roles of personal choice and problems like greed in the UN, rather blaming the "establishment" for the entire problem of both hunger and obesity.

== Psychology, obesity, religiosity and atheism ==

== Psychology, obesity, religiosity and atheism ==

Many people overeat in response to negative [[emotion]]s such as [[depression]], [[anxiety]] and boredom.<ref>http://www.obesitypsychiatry.com/id2.html</ref>  

Many people overeat in response to negative [[emotion]]s such as [[depression]], [[anxiety]] and boredom.<ref>http://www.obesitypsychiatry.com/id2.html</ref>  

Concerning [[Atheism and Mental and Physical Health|atheism and mental and physical health]], there is considerable amount of scientific evidence that suggest that [[theism]] is more conducive to mental and physical health than atheism. For example, atheists have [[Atheism and suicide|higher rates of suicide than the general population]].  For more information, please see: [[Atheism and obesity]].

Concerning [[Atheism and Mental and Physical Health|atheism and mental and physical health]], there is considerable amount of scientific evidence that suggests [[theism]] is more conducive to mental and physical health than atheism. For example, atheists have [[Atheism and suicide|higher rates of suicide than the general population]].  For more information, please see: [[Atheism and obesity]].

== Lesbianism and obesity ==

== Lesbianism and obesity ==

The traditional [[Africa]]n diet is healthier than many Western World peoples' diets and Africa has some of the lowest obesity rates in the world.<ref>[https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-obesity-among-adults-bmi-=-30-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-) World Health Organization map - Obesity rate by country], 2022</ref><ref>[http://www.forbes.com/2007/02/07/worlds-fattest-countries-forbeslife-cx_ls_0208worldfat.html World's fattest countries]</ref><ref>[http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/030612p26.shtml Traditional African diets are healthier than Western diets], Today's Nutrition</ref>

The traditional [[Africa]]n diet is healthier than many Western World peoples' diets and Africa has some of the lowest obesity rates in the world.<ref>[https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-obesity-among-adults-bmi-=-30-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-) World Health Organization map - Obesity rate by country], 2022</ref><ref>[http://www.forbes.com/2007/02/07/worlds-fattest-countries-forbeslife-cx_ls_0208worldfat.html World's fattest countries]</ref><ref>[http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/030612p26.shtml Traditional African diets are healthier than Western diets], Today's Nutrition</ref>

[[Africa]]ns are among the most religious people on Earth (See: [[Religion and Africa]]).<ref name="ffrf.org">[http://ffrf.org/outreach/item/13652-why-so-many-africans-are-religious Why so many Africans are religious: Leo Igwe]</ref>  In recent years, Christianity has seen a rapid growth in Africa.<ref>[http://gratefultothedead.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/the-african-apostles-how-christianity-exploded-in-20th-century-africa/ The African apostles: How Christianity exploded in 20th-century Africa]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and obesity]]

[[Africa]]ns are among the most religious people on Earth (See: [[Religion and Africa]]).<ref name="ffrf.org">[http://ffrf.org/outreach/item/13652-why-so-many-africans-are-religious Why so many Africans are religious: Leo Igwe]</ref>  In recent years, Christianity has seen rapid growth in Africa.<ref>[http://gratefultothedead.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/the-african-apostles-how-christianity-exploded-in-20th-century-africa/ The African apostles: How Christianity exploded in 20th-century Africa]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and obesity]]

[[File:Africa.png|thumbnail|center|200px|Most African countries have some of the lowest rates of obesity rates in the world<ref>[https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-obesity-among-adults-bmi-=-30-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-) World Health Organization map - Obesity rate by country], 2022</ref>

[[File:Africa.png|thumbnail|center|200px|Most African countries have some of the lowest rates of obesity rates in the world<ref>[https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-obesity-among-adults-bmi-=-30-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-) World Health Organization map - Obesity rate by country], 2022</ref>

''See also:'' [[Religious Philippines winning streak in the major international beauty pageants]]

''See also:'' [[Religious Philippines winning streak in the major international beauty pageants]]

According the CIA's World Factbook, the Philippines was ranked in 169 out of 192 in terms of its obesity rate in 2016 and its obesity rate was merely 6.20% which is low compared to many countries.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2228rank.html Obesity rates by country], CIA World Factbook</ref>  Beauty pageants are very popular in the Philippines and they have had a winning streak in major international beauty pageants.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaFHWcp5MfM Assignment Asia: The Philippines' beauty pageant obsession]</ref>  See: [[Religious Philippines winning streak in the major international beauty pageants]]

According to the CIA's World Factbook, the Philippines was ranked in 169 out of 192 in terms of its obesity rate in 2016 and its obesity rate was merely 6.20% which is low compared to many countries.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2228rank.html Obesity rates by country], CIA World Factbook</ref>  Beauty pageants are very popular in the Philippines and they have had a winning streak in major international beauty pageants.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaFHWcp5MfM Assignment Asia: The Philippines' beauty pageant obsession]</ref>  See: [[Religious Philippines winning streak in the major international beauty pageants]]

According to [[Wikipedia]], an online encyclopedia founded by an atheist and [[agnosticism|agnostic]], "[[Irreligion]] in the [[Philippines]] is particularly rare among Filipinos...".<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Irreligion_in_the_Philippines&oldid=850070840 Irreligion in the Philippines], July 2018</ref> See also: [[Atheism and obesity]]

According to [[Wikipedia]], an online encyclopedia founded by an atheist and [[agnosticism|agnostic]], "[[Irreligion]] in the [[Philippines]] is particularly rare among Filipinos...".<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Irreligion_in_the_Philippines&oldid=850070840 Irreligion in the Philippines], July 2018</ref> See also: [[Atheism and obesity]]

{{Cquote|Fatty treats and junk food are to blame for a "tragic" obesity crisis for British pets, according to new research.

{{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>}}

Owners are giving more than 10 million animals high-calorie foods such as takeaways, 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>}}

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== Books ==

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