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One dominant argument in the fat activist literature concerns the issue of personal responsibility for fatness. Many fat activist writers contend that fat embodiment is not a 'lifestyle choice', as is generally presented by the anti-obesity perspective, but rather a product of a combination of genetic and other physiological factors which work together to | One dominant argument in the fat activist literature concerns the issue of personal responsibility for fatness. Many fat activist writers contend that fat embodiment is not a 'lifestyle choice', as is generally presented by the anti-obesity perspective, but rather a product of a combination of genetic and other physiological factors which work together to | ||
| − | == Rejection of | + | == Rejection of movement by the medical science community and public policy makers == |
Given that the fields of [[nutritional science]], [[exercise science]], and the [[medical science]] field as a whole has a number of solutions to obesity and/or excess weight and given the [[Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity|multiple health risk of obesity and excess weight]], the medical community has not endorsed the fat acceptance movement. In addition, public policy makers in many countries (especially developed countries) and the [[World Health Organization]], actively warn the public about the risks of obesity and have other anti-obesity initiatives.<ref>[http://www.who.int/topics/obesity/en/ World Health Organization]</ref> | Given that the fields of [[nutritional science]], [[exercise science]], and the [[medical science]] field as a whole has a number of solutions to obesity and/or excess weight and given the [[Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity|multiple health risk of obesity and excess weight]], the medical community has not endorsed the fat acceptance movement. In addition, public policy makers in many countries (especially developed countries) and the [[World Health Organization]], actively warn the public about the risks of obesity and have other anti-obesity initiatives.<ref>[http://www.who.int/topics/obesity/en/ World Health Organization]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:07, September 10, 2014
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.
Two of the major risk factors for becoming obese according to the Mayo Clinic are poor dietary choices and inactivity.[2] Most individuals are overweight due to their dietary and exercise habits.[3] See also: Bariatric science
Fat acceptance movement and the denial the being overweight can be a choice
Deborah Lupton in her book Fat wrote: One dominant argument in the fat activist literature concerns the issue of personal responsibility for fatness. Many fat activist writers contend that fat embodiment is not a 'lifestyle choice', as is generally presented by the anti-obesity perspective, but rather a product of a combination of genetic and other physiological factors which work together to
Rejection of movement by the medical science community and public policy makers
Given that the fields of nutritional science, exercise science, and the medical science field as a whole has a number of solutions to obesity and/or excess weight and given the multiple health risk of obesity and excess weight, the medical community has not endorsed the fat acceptance movement. In addition, public policy makers in many countries (especially developed countries) and the World Health Organization, actively warn the public about the risks of obesity and have other anti-obesity initiatives.[4]
Fat acceptance movement and the Abrahamic faiths
Two of the major risk factors for becoming obese according to the Mayo Clinic are poor dietary choices and inactivity.[5]
The Bible declares that gluttony and sloth are sins.[6][7] Furthermore, the Bible declares the physical body of Christians to be temples of the Holy Spirit.[8] There have been no prominent Christian leaders in the world advocating the fat acceptance movement
In addition, no Jewish or Islamic leaders have come out in support of the fat acceptance movement. The Old Testament has multiple verses against gluttony and sloth (for example, Proverbs 23:20-21, Proverbs 28:7, Proverbs 23:2 and Amos 4:1).
Atheism and the fat acceptance movement
See also: Atheism and the fat acceptance movement and Atheism and obesity
While there are many atheists who recognize the vast amount of medical data indicating the harmful effects of being overweight, there have been prominent atheists who have engaged in denialism and have very much agreed with the fat acceptance" movement (See: Atheism and the fat acceptance movement). Furthermore, atheists have been interviewed by major news outlets and have advocated the fat acceptance movement.[9]
Since the majority of atheists are on the left side of the political spectrum (see: Atheism and politics), politically left leaning atheists (such as feminists) who subscribe to fat acceptance movement ideology typically subscribe to the fat acceptance movement's identity politics type complaints of "thin privilege" (see: Atheism and the fat acceptance movement).[10][11][12] Rather than take responsibility for their health choices, they would rather wallow in self-pity and play the victim (As noted above, most individuals are overweight due to their dietary and exercise habits[13]). See: Bariatric science
See also
References
- ↑
- Causes of obesity - Mayo Clinic
- How much exercise is needed to get fit and lose weight
- Genes Are Not Destiny - Harvard University School of Public health
- The 6 Weight-Loss Tips That Science Actually Knows Work - Forbes, April 9, 2013
- Long-term weight loss maintenance, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2005 July; 82(1 Suppl):222S-225S.
- Strength Training For Weight Loss Success by Deborah L. Mullen, CSCS
- Weight loss strategies for success - Mayo Clinic
- ↑ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=causes
- ↑
- Causes of obesity - Mayo Clinic
- How much exercise is needed to get fit and lose weight
- Genes Are Not Destiny - Harvard University School of Public health
- The 6 Weight-Loss Tips That Science Actually Knows Work - Forbes, April 9, 2013
- Long-term weight loss maintenance, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2005 July; 82(1 Suppl):222S-225S.
- Strength Training For Weight Loss Success by Deborah L. Mullen, CSCS
- Weight loss strategies for success - Mayo Clinic
- ↑ World Health Organization
- ↑ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=causes
- ↑ http://www.gotquestions.org/gluttony-sin.html
- ↑ Sloth - Open Bible
- ↑ http://carm.org/christianity/sermons/1-corinthians-619-20-your-body-his-temple
- ↑ Fierce, Freethinking Fatties - Press
- ↑ Thin Privilege. Yes, It Does Exist, June 3, 2010, Fierce Freethinking Fatties website
- ↑ Fatphobia and Body Dissatisfaction: Different Conversations - Skepchick website
- ↑ 20+ Examples of Thin Privilege - Everyday feminism
- ↑
- Causes of obesity - Mayo Clinic
- How much exercise is needed to get fit and lose weight
- Genes Are Not Destiny - Harvard University School of Public health
- The 6 Weight-Loss Tips That Science Actually Knows Work - Forbes, April 9, 2013
- Long-term weight loss maintenance, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2005 July; 82(1 Suppl):222S-225S.
- Strength Training For Weight Loss Success by Deborah L. Mullen, CSCS