Results: Does fat shaming help people lose weight?

After US talkshow host Bill Maher called for fat shaming to "make a comeback", fellow host James Corden's impassioned response won widespread support online. "It's proven that fat shaming only does one thing," he said. "It makes people feel ashamed and shame leads to depression, anxiety and self-destructive behaviour - self-destructive behaviour like overeating." More than 70% of adults over 20 are overweight or obese, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. On Twitter, the former professional baseball player, Kevin Youkilis, claimed he owed his "whole entire career" to fat shaming, having initially been overlooked by scouts because of his weight.