With as many as one in three people in the U.S. qualifying as obese, misconceptions are often formed about what it means to be significantly overweight. The Onion separates obesity myths from facts
Myth: Obesity is a state dictated by many complex factors such as genetics and environment
Fact: Obesity is caused by choosing white bread over wheat
Myth: It’s healthier to be thin than fat
Fact: Multiple researchers confirm that the human body can maintain healthy function at any size, Mom
Myth: Tolerance and celebration of a wide range of body types are the best approaches to obesity
Fact: Snide comments and withering glances from bus passengers are the tried-and-true methods of addressing obesity
Myth: There is no one-size-fits-all solution for managing one’s health
Fact: Talk to your doctor about Laproxodil today
Myth: Realistic weight loss goals are more likely to result in successful health management
Fact: No weight loss goal is realistic
