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Why do Americans look at obesity as a result of people's failure?

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Not all Americans look at obesity as failure but some do and the reason is because they have set an expectation. Americans are not the only that look at obesity as failure and it's kind of sad that people think that way just because obese people look different. We all come in different shapes and sizes and that's normal but when Americans started saying that small waist and skinny body is what they want that's when people start judging and making obese people feel insecure. I do not experience this but my best friend does in it disgusts me to see people think that way. Obesity is not failure, it's just another fabulous body.

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Generally, doctors and nutritionists classify people as either underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obese

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