Part of Kristen's job is to work with students who have tried to loose weight in the past through popular fad diets. I worry when people refer to themselves as fat. I see some people that have emotional issues with their weight and body image. Obviously this is going to play a huge role in weight management efforts. Many people are discriminated against or made fun of because of their weight.
Common examples are the work place or mainstream comedy.
Obesity is an area where we believe we can discriminate against people, treat them poorly and think it is acceptable. This discrimination, or an unrealistic notion of ideal body weight, will provoke 50 million Americans this year to try to loose weight whether they need to or not. Last year, Kristen says, many students were on trendy high-protein diets. These include Protein Power, the Zone, Sugar Busters, and the Adkins diet. These diets restrict the intake of carbohydrates, an essential macro nutrient and source of calories in the body.