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What physicians get wrong about the risks of being overweight (scopeblog.stanford.edu)
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[–] storksforlegs@beehaw.org 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Well, regardless what you think of fat positivity and how others interpret it, you should still treat people with understanding and respect.

And again, if you're trying to convince someone to lead a healthier lifestyle, (even though you are making assumptions about that) a negative approach is only going to be counter-productive.