Results: Opinion About Weight
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1.
'Fat Shaming' is applying prejudices and discrimination against individuals who are or appear to be overweight. Are you aware of this term? Yes I Am.
59%
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892 votes
No I Am Not.
27%
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414 votes
Undecided
5%
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72 votes
Not Applicable
9%
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135 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
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2 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.13% | 2 |
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2.
'Fat Shaming' is considered to be a sub-branch of a term called 'Body Shaming'. 'Body Shaming' is when certain individuals are discriminated against for certain parts of their bodies that are unappealing to a large population of people. Are you aware of the term 'Body Shaming'? Yes I Am.
50%
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751 votes
No I Am Not.
34%
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509 votes
Undecided
6%
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88 votes
Not Applicable
11%
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165 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
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2 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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| 0.07% | 1 |
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3.
Do you think it would be considered 'Fat Shaming' if you genuinely are concerned about a person's weight and general health? Yes I think it would be considered 'Fat Shaming'.
13%
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197 votes
No I do not think it would be considered to be 'Fat Shaming'.
34%
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515 votes
I am unsure if this may be considered 'Fat Shaming'.
16%
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243 votes
It is a very sensitive issue and I would not like to make an opinion.
18%
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268 votes
Not Applicable
18%
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274 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
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18 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.26% | 4 | |
| don't know | 0.07% | 1 |
| your life and what you do with it is none of my business | 0.07% | 1 |
| you could be concerned, and even talk about it, but it all depend how you talk. shaming is bringing people down. real concern will be more compassionate and kind. | 0.07% | 1 |
| americans are very hard to shame about anything! | 0.07% | 1 |
| ok to gently explain to a loved one you are concerned about their health, anyone else - keep your mouth shut! | 0.07% | 1 |
| is what fat shaming? | 0.07% | 1 |
| when the media gets involve it is just that, whether it comes from medical or others | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on how you put your concern forward. | 0.07% | 1 |
| it depends on how you approach the subject, and how well you know the person. | 0.07% | 1 |
| what is "it?" being concerned does not constitute shaming. | 0.07% | 1 |
| it depends on how you go about communicating your concern and to whom you're communicating with. | 0.07% | 1 |
| it is fat shaming when it is made publicly, like on social media | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on how it's delivered | 0.07% | 1 |
| it depends if they really care about you | 0.07% | 1 |
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4.
Do you think the rate of obesity has been exaggerated in the media? Yes I think the media has exaggerated the rate of obesity.
16%
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244 votes
No I do not think that the media has exaggerate the rate of obesity.
49%
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746 votes
I am unsure if the media has exaggerated the rate of obesity.
18%
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278 votes
Not Applicable
16%
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243 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
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4 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.20% | 3 | |
| yes i think the media has exaggerated the rate of obesity, so the medical industry gets big bucks | 0.07% | 1 |
5.
5.
Would you ask someone you cared about (i.e.: a friend, a family member, a co worker, a romantic partner, etc.) to lose weight? Yes I would.
21%
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322 votes
No I would not.
20%
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307 votes
It depends on the circumstance.
38%
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571 votes
I am not sure.
6%
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93 votes
Not Applicable
14%
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214 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
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8 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.26% | 4 | |
| i would not ask them to lose weight, but i might ask if they need help with the health and lifestyle changes. | 0.07% | 1 |
| only my spouse | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would ask them to lose weight. i would suggest that they're at an unhealthy weight. | 0.07% | 1 |
| there's certainly a better way of approaching the subject than that | 0.07% | 1 |
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