Last week, the American Medical Association (AMA) labelled one-third of the US population as diseased for being overweight. The declaration was immediately criticized by many self-identified “fat” people, who proudly advocate their lifestyles through organizations like ‘Health At Every Size’ (HAES).
The AMA is criticized by health advocates for putting business ahead of promoting good health. Groups like the HAES argue that taking a dogmatic approach to weight loss often results in a person eating poorly, which in many cases increases the likelihood of anorexia.