284
Thus, there is a strong link between obesity and social environment, mediated by the interaction between the brain and fat tissue. Various social problems are translated into mental problems that trigger defense mechanisms. In favor of this are the results of some studies that show that people’s bodies tend to store extra fat in the absence of confidence that there will be enough food.
Sorensen notes that obese people gain even more weight in response to negative attitudes toward them. Prejudice, stigmatization, and concomitant discrimination against obesity contribute to the crisis.
