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NHS should use term fat instead of obese, says minister

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Re: NHS should use term fat instead of obese, says minister

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	belchingmatt wrote: The measurement of fat requires more than standing on a balance.

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	pcernie wrote: Though I think 'obese' sounds more shocking than 'fat' to be honest - and why not use both?

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Re: NHS should use term fat instead of obese, says minister


	MrStevenRogers wrote: it seems that all is not perfect …

Comes with a 3 year guarantee to tell you whether you are fat or not though

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