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Comparing the Underlying Assumptions

Traditional Weight-Loss Paradigm	Health At Every Size
Everyone needs to be thin for good health and happiness,	Thin is not intrinsically healthy and beautiful, nor is fat intrinsically unhealthy and unappealing.
People who are not thin are “overweight” because they have no willpower, eat too much, and don't move enough.	People naturally have different body shapes and sizes and different preferences for physical activity.
Everyone can be thin, happy, and healthy by dieting.	Dieting often ultimately leads to further weight gain, decreased self-esteem, and increased risk for disordered eating. Health and happiness involve a dynamic interaction among mental, social, spiritual, and physical considerations.