Specifically, obese participants who read the “obesity is a disease” article placed less importance on health-focused dieting and reported less concern for weight relative to obese participants who read the other two articles. They also chose higher-calorie options when asked to pick a sandwich from a provided menu. Interestingly, these participants reported greater body satisfaction, which, in turn, also predicted higher-calorie food choices. “Together, these findings suggest that the messages individuals hear about the nature of obesity have self-regulatory consequences,” says Hoyt. psychologicalscience.org/index.php/news/releases/labeling-obesity-as-a-disease-may-have-psychological-costs.html
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