Americans Have No Single Word for When People Gain Weight

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Essay

Americans have no single word for when people gain weight from emotional binge eating, but Germans call it "kummerspeck." Examine this concept in terms of its codability.

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Definitions:

Federal Government

The national government of a federal country, which shares sovereignty with the sub-national governments (such as states or provinces) and usually has powers specifically delegated to it by a constitution.

Production Costs

The total expenses incurred in the manufacture of a product, including raw materials, labor, and overheads.

Wealthiest Counties

Refers to regions within a country that have the highest levels of income, wealth, and economic production.

Washington, D.C.

The capital of the United States, known for housing the federal government's three branches and significant national landmarks and museums.