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May 30, 2018 Obesity, Social Issues of Obesitybacteria and weight gain, fat, gain weight, is obesity contagious, obese, obesity is contagious, social contagion of obesity, weight gain

Is Obesity Contagious? The Answer May Startle You

Is obesity contagious? Before you grab me by my shoulders and begin shaking me hard while shouting in my face “what kind of question is that?” hear me out. I am not referring to the generic definition of contagious and suggesting that if you drink from the same glass as an obese person that you […]

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January 21, 2016 Obesity, Social Issues of Obesityaspartame, coca-cola, coca-cola anti-obesity ad, Coca-Cola Launches Anti-Obesity Ad, coke, diet coke, HFCS, high fructose corn syrup, junk food laws, obesity, obesity epidemic, soda, sugar-sweetened beverages

Coca-Cola Anti-Obesity Ad

Coca-Cola remains under fire for producing unhealthy beverages that have fueled the obesity epidemic. The beverages have a high calorie content due to levels of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). To protect their brand, the company launched a Coca-Cola Anti-Obesity Ad. Coca-Cola Launches Anti-Obesity Ad Pushing Back Against Accusations of Contributing to Obesity The Coca-Cola […]

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January 18, 2016 Obesity, Social Issues of Obesityconsequences of obesity, Consequences of Obesity in America, obesity, obesity epidemic, obesity in America, Obesity in America Facts, Steps to Overcoming Obesity in America, weight loss

Steps to Overcoming Obesity in America

Obesity in America Facts About one-third of Americans are overweight. Another 35% meet the criteria for obesity as well as obesity-related health issues. As obesity in America increases so does the risk for obesity-related illnesses such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and a number of different cancers and forms of arthritis. Obesity in America to […]

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January 4, 2016 Obesity, Social Issues of ObesityLaws Against Obesity Discrimination, obese, obesity, obesity discrimination, obesity-related workplace discrimination, Shame on Weight Discrimination at Work, size acceptance in the workplace, social issues, weight bias, weight bias laws, weight discrimination, weight discrimination at work, weight discrimination in the workplace, Workplace weight discrimination

Shame on Weight Discrimination at Work

I have worked in the health and wellness industry for my entire career. But it was not until I lost weight following gastric bypass surgery that anyone would hire me on their staff. Before losing weight, I only could get hired for temporary work assignments. That went on for nearly 10 solid years. This practice […]

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December 15, 2015 Social Issues of ObesityAffordable Care Act Obesity Penalty, bariatric surgery, fat fines, Obamacare, Obamacare Penalizes Overweight Employees, obese, obesity, Obesity Penalty, overweight, social issues, weight, weight loss

Affordable Care Act Obesity Penalty

It has been estimated that 50% to 60% of money that is spent to address health issues is spent on conditions that could be improved with stress management, diet and exercise. CVS Caremark came under fire when they seemingly coped an attitude of, “Why pay when people get ill? If they had just exercised and […]

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September 16, 2015 Social Issues of Obesitydenial about obesity, obesity, weight gain

Denial About Obesity is the New Mindset

There is an obesity epidemic in the United States, and it may even be worse than supposed. An increasing number of Americans are in denial about obesity. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 35% of adults and 17% of children in the United States are obese. However, a recent study from the New York […]

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