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Is fat the new normal? (MSNBC)

Is fat the new normal? A study published in the July issue of Economic Inquiry raises that question. With roughly two-thirds of the American population overweight or obese, have our cultural ideals of what we consider “normal weight” changed?

published Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:52:59 GMT

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[clancythecamper]

It is interesting to see how people perceive people based on size. It's also interesting that in a country where we are constantly bombarded with these teeny tiny celebrities that we are becoming larger as a whole. I think about this in relation to my kids and their concepts of healthy or unhealthy sizes. I have continually moved away from size issues and continue to encourage health and fitness.