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Does Michelle Obama’s Health Campaign Encourage, or Stigmatize, Obese Kids?

I cringed when Michelle Obama recently spoke of putting her daughters on a diet. While I’m sure the first lady’s intentions are good, I’m also sure that her comments about childhood obesity will add yet another layer to the stigma of being overweight in America.” —Journalist Harriet Brown in today’s Times

Does Michelle Obama’s Health Campaign Encourage, or Stigmatize, Obese Kids?