OPINION: 'Fat-shaming' is bad and exercising is racist. No wonder childhood obesity is soaring
NEWChildhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States.
Further, kids gained weight at an increased rate during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those who were already overweight. Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates have tripled in the U.S., and today,Remote learning, removal of extracurricular sports and social activities all contributed to sedentary lifestyles adopted during the pandemic.
The American Academy of Pediatrics too stressed the importance of using sensitive and non-stigmatizing language when discussing weight, focusing more on the stigma of being overweight than the medical urgency of it.are promoting the trending movement advocating for body positivity and"self-love," including being overweight.
Advocacy groups have even created a Plus Size Appreciation Day to"remind ourselves that when it comes to beauty, one size doesn't fit all…celebrate the curves that men and women everywhere rock."
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