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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The idea that weight is a taboo topic that can't be talked about actually contributes to disordered body image. When something is secret and taboo and not something that can be discussed it becomes a problem.

There are many ways to talk about weight and health that aren't going to create an eating disorder.

I grew up in a home where health was talked about openly - sleep, physical activity, weight, nutrition, stress management, we talked about all of it. I do the same with my kids. It is just part of the conversation. Neither or nor any of my 5 siblings nor any of my kids have eating disorders or any issues with body image.

The idea that we should be blind to weight and make it a taboo topic is really unhealthy. Obesity is a real issue and it isn't healthy. [/quote]

Yeah, but they probably aren't talking about this.  It's when you talk about weight only that there becomes an issue.  There is no need to tell a third grader that she needs to do something about her potbelly.  Before I said a word to my child, I would look at what we are doing (or not doing) as a family.  I would look at body shapes/types on both sides of the family.  I'd think back to whether or not I was ever chubby or had a pot belly.  Maybe DW has the same body type with the same potbelly as a 9 year old, and realizes DD may be going through a chubby phase before shooting up.

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