One of the Characters on a Popular TV Show Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

One of the characters on a popular TV show is discussing another character who is severely obese.She says,"I don't know how someone could let themselves become that fat." Why is this type of commentary so harmful?

• A) It suggests that it is not possible to be healthy while severely obese.
• B) It fosters a sense of shame in those who are overweight or obese.
• C) It promotes humor as a means of discussing a serious health problem.
• D) It supports the idea that overweight or obese persons should not be actors.

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