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‘Fat gap’ reveals denial about obesity

 
By Jodi Mailander Farrell    Comment on this article Leave a comment
Published: November 10, 2009

Have you heard of "the fat gap?” The term sprang up last month, when a survey in Great Britain found the majority of overweight people there are oblivious to the fact that they’re heavy.

photo - "The Biggest Loser” contestants for this season — from left, Danny, Shay and Daniel — are working on their weight problems, but these days, more and more people who are obese don’t realize it. NBC Photo
"The Biggest Loser” contestants for this season — from left, Danny, Shay and Daniel — are working on their weight problems, but these days, more and more people who are obese don’t realize it. NBC Photo

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