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I'm the Frenchwoman (and a research biologist) who posted before. I disagree with the above post. 
Sufferers from eating disorders are mentally ill and need a genetic predisposition linked to control issues. My cousin nearly died from one. Others in my family are  concerned about their appearance, but will never develop an eating disorder because they are not genetically predisposed for it. They just watch what they eat and go to the gym, and are normal healthy adults.

My point is,[b] there are far more health risks associated with not telling someone they need to lose weight than with telling someone they need to lose weight,[/b] since practically anyone can become obese, but only a minority can become anorexic or bulimic. I agree that once such a disorder develops, the risk of death and suffering drastically increases. However from a statistical public health perspective, your child will have a better outcome if you communicate openly with him or her.

Which seems obvious to me on a different level: isn't it in your own family that you would expect complete trust and honest opinions? [/quote]

OK, you are a research biologist. That means you are qualified to look up the evidence related to this question: does telling someone they need to lose weight result in their losing weight?[/quote]

Not PP but I would like to address your question: Probably not if you are an adult. But kids need guidance in all parts of their lives, including healthy eating and teaching them that junk food can lead to weight gain.[/quote]

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