This is the Weight and Healthcare newsletter! If you like what you are reading, please consider subscribing and/or sharing! I received this question from reader J’Alice: I recently heard somebody say that ob*sity* is an addiction just like alcohol or gambling, but that sounds wrong to me. Can you explain?
Ah, yes, the old "Since overeating is the 'only way' to become fat, all fat people must have a food addiction and overeat."
I once again wonder why basic logic isn't taught to school kids. Starting with "If your original statement is garbage, what does that make your conclusion?"
Ah, yes, the old "Since overeating is the 'only way' to become fat, all fat people must have a food addiction and overeat."
I once again wonder why basic logic isn't taught to school kids. Starting with "If your original statement is garbage, what does that make your conclusion?"
Perhaps off-topic, but I wanted you to see this -- an article in today's GUARDIAN.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/oct/12/dont-cheer-the-scale-doctors-and-dieticians-untangling-body-size-from-health