Health specialists in Britain want large-size clothing to carry notices
Obesity warning on clothing suggested
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LONDON, Dec. 15 Health specialists in Britain want large-size clothing to carry notices, including whom to call for help in losing weight, warning of the danger of obesity.
The recommendation is among public health professionals’ suggestions, published in the British Medical Journal, for combating obesity, The Times of London reported.
In addition to tagging clothing with warnings, the group suggests placing extra taxes on foods high in sugar and saturated fat. They also call for banning the practice of placing candy designed to entice children at the checkout counters in stores.
The report was assembled by the head of the National Health Service in Scotland and professors at Newcastle and Glasgow universities.
They suggest Britain establish a central agency responsible for aspects of obesity.
Medical practice must adapt to the current epidemic of obesity and nutrition-related diseases, the report said.
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Madeline hails from a close-knit NYC family and started her plus size modeling career with a spread in BBW magazine. In early 2003 Figueroa was selected to appear as the spokes model for the "Hips, Heels & Curves" Fashion Show, continuing on to casting director for the Dangerous Curves 2003/2004 Tour. After appearing on several television segments including Aqui Y Ahora for Univision she began reaching out to the plus size community by serving as a moderator for VenusDivas.com, Empowerment Editor for AmaZeMagazine.com. Madeline and her husband Luke reside in the Battery Park city area of NY and operate lucaspictures.net.
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This is an absolutely monstrous suggestion. But what is even more appalling is how many plus-oriented publications (this one included) have given it publicity. This has taken an almost criminally hateful idea and given it a life of its own.
i think this is a great idea, but only if they’re going to put warnings about the dangers of anorexia or bulimia on clothes size 0-4, and shirts that are XS. (too bad people can’t sense sarcasm on the internet)