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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]

You should be having the conversations all along whether there is a weight issue or not.  Here's why we eat some foods in moderation, here's why we don't drink sodas at every meal, here's why it's important to get physical exercise.  And yes, it's a broader conversation than weight.  It's about your body feeling good.  It's about your teeth staying healthy.  It's about why does my stomach hurt when I eat too much crappy food.

These are all the time conversations, not my kid is fat now I should say something conversations.
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