DITCHING DIETING
THESE INDUSTRIES ARE MAKING OUR BODIES THEIR
BUSINESS
Weight Watchers is owned by Heinz
Nestle owns Slimfast and Jenny Craig
According to the Market Research News in 2010, the total global weight loss market is expected to be worth US$586.3 billion by 2014
DIETS DON’T WORK
Who has the highest BMI?
Limitations of BMI:
A measure of weight for height, not a direct measure of fatness, fat distribution or health risks
Both have a BMI of 31
THE RESEARCH IS OUT THERE TO PROVE IT
THE RESEARCH IS OUT THERE TO PROVE IT
See: ‘Obesity Myth’ by Paul Campos and ‘Fat Politics’ by J.Eric Oliver
SPEAK OUT against the misery caused by the diet
industry
What does the word ‘diet’ mean to you? What did you hope would be happen as a result of your dieting? Do you feel guilty when you aren’t dieting or restricting your food in some way? Have you ever had a carefree time of eating? Can you imagine making peace with your body?
SPEAK OUT against the misery caused by the diet
industry
Doing things differently www.ditchingdieting.org
Video speak out exampl here
Doing things differently www.ditchingdieting.org