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"If, somehow, you think shaming overweight or obese people helps them lose weight, here's a news flash: It doesn't.
A new study from University College London evaluated the question: Are people who experience discrimination or negative interactions based on their weight actually encouraged to lose the extra pounds?
The answer, according to their findings, is a clear no.
Not only do people who report day-to-day discrimination not lose weight, they actually gain weight.
"Our results show that weight discrimination does not encourage weight loss, and suggest that it may even exacerbate weight gain," the study's lead author, Sarah Jackson, said in a statement. "Previous studies have found that people who experience discrimination report comfort eating. Stress responses to discrimination can increase appetite, particularly for unhealthy, energy-dense food.""
"If, somehow, you think shaming overweight or obese people helps them lose weight, here's a news flash: It doesn't.
A new study from University College London evaluated the question: Are people who experience discrimination or negative interactions based on their weight actually encouraged to lose the extra pounds?
The answer, according to their findings, is a clear no.
Not only do people who report day-to-day discrimination not lose weight, they actually gain weight.
"Our results show that weight discrimination does not encourage weight loss, and suggest that it may even exacerbate weight gain," the study's lead author, Sarah Jackson, said in a statement. "Previous studies have found that people who experience discrimination report comfort eating. Stress responses to discrimination can increase appetite, particularly for unhealthy, energy-dense food.""