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Inside a Fat Camp named Shame

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Rethinking Obesity and Health

This chapter explores the complex relationship between body weight, particularly morbid obesity, and health outcomes, questioning traditional BMI classifications. It argues for a more nuanced understanding of obesity that separates societal perceptions from individual health, addressing the importance of body fat distribution and emphasizing that health cannot be judged by appearance alone.

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