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Warning Labels on Plus Size Clothing?

Controversy is stirring as some parts of the world are looking to put warning labels on plus size clothing. A leading university professor of metabolic medicine from Glasgow Scotland has recently said that plus size clothing should come with obesity health line numbers as well as warnings about the health risks of their weight. The recommendation was made in this week's issue of the British Medical Journal.

Professor Naveed Satar was not alone in his desire to promote obesity awareness. In fact, Sir George Albert (the UK's national director for emergency care), along with other health professionals got together to discuss the warning labels and how they could positively affect obesity in the UK. The suggestion is that all clothing with waist sizes larger than 37 inches for boys and 31 inches for girls will come with the warning label, urging boys and girls to lose weight. Women's clothing sized larger than 16 would also receive a label.

The British Medical Journal reports that over half of the UK's population is overweight and over 9 percent of their health budget is spent on obesity related problems.

Many parts of the world have recently taken action against skinny models on runways. In fact, a number of countries have banned skinny models from working in the industry and participating in runway shows. While banning skinny models seems extreme, putting warning labels on plus size clothing is even more extreme. Where do we draw the line?

Is too much pressure being put on today's youth to be a certain weight or look a certain way?

Do you think putting warning labels on plus size clothing is a positive way to address the issue of obesity in the UK?  

Published Thursday, December 21, 2006 9:31 AM by AngelaA
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SB said:

This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard!!! Are they going to put warning labels on all those size 2 and size 0 clothes for those who spend their days throwing up in the bathroom?
December 26, 2006 9:44 AM
 

j said:

How about turning to a more positive approach by showing real plus size people participating in  real positive life experiences  in the media and advertising. Guess what plus size people work and volunteer , laugh antd love, travel, dance, garden, excercise, and LIVE!  It's difficult enough to find clothes that fit a plus size frame without the added insult of a warning label.  Will not buying clothes make me skinny - because I am not sure that my neighbors are ready for that!
December 26, 2006 4:01 PM
 

MJ said:

Shocked is the only word I can come up with at the moment that is rated G. I mean really!  This is the most un-realistic thing I ever heard.

I have a place you can stick a warning label!

Why not put the warning on the food!

What's next?

Why not just take all the over weight people and make them wear hot pink shirts that say "PLUMP" on them! I mean, lets draw more attention to it. GIVE ME A BREAK!
December 27, 2006 10:01 AM
 

JRK said:

I'm so glad their are people out there with nothing better to do than think up these ridiculous things in order to try and make money.  I guess clothing labels is the biggest problem they have in the UK.  
December 27, 2006 1:15 PM
 

kapu511 said:

not everyone who wears a plus size is obese. .could be  that's just how they are built. this idea is stupid.
December 27, 2006 4:57 PM
 

Alexandria said:

Obesity IS a problem and one with far reaching consequences for society.  But making obese people feel bad about themselves by putting insulting labels in their clothing isn't the answer.  The answer is twofold. 1) Get rid of ALL the junk food in schools and TEACH proper nutrition to kids from an early age as well as get them involved in PHYSICAL activities. 2) Make HEALTHY food as inexpensive as junk food.  Fresh vegetables should cost LESS than a Big Mac, not more.
January 4, 2007 5:12 PM
 

Kim said:

Because wasting my time searching for clothes that fit  doesn't already knock my self-esteem, let's put labels on the clothes I do find so that I can feel even worse....it's ridiculous! Big people know they're big...shoving it down our throats is not going to make us feel better or motivate us. what a bunch of BS
January 9, 2007 4:26 AM
 

WindRiver Publishing said:

I understand the issue these esteemed people are trying to resolve, and I willingly agree that the countries of the world should promote health and fitness.

...However, warning labels on clothing solves the problem through embarrassment and intimidation.  Doctors who only consider public health issues and bureaucrats that only consider economic impact are too willing to sacrifice the individual for a personal opinion wrapped as a social cause.
January 9, 2007 8:28 PM
 

Samantha said:

I think Im angry. They say for warnings to be put on women's clothes with a 31 waist??? I have a 36 in waist and I am certainly not obese and this makes me mad >:( And I heard the ban on skinny models (which should be sort of a positive thing so we're all not thinking we have to be as big as a pencil) but a 31 waist? God, thats 5 inches smaller than I am and I certainly don't think I need to lose weight.

May 20, 2007 1:24 PM

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