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Do you think overweight people face a lot of unnecessary discrimination?

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Sadly, yes: Obese children and adults face intense discrimination. This prejudice fails to realize that most obesity is related to genetic factors, with over 70 genes affecting risk. The obesity action coalition is the single best advocacy group to fight discrimination and promote access to new agents and strategies.

Answered 4/8/2012

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