Turkey Weighing Citizens in Public to Fight Obesity, Critics Slam the Move as Fat Shaming

Turkey weighing citizens in public to fight obesity, critics slam the move as fat shaming

Turkey is tipping the scales in its war on obesity.The country has launched a nationwide campaign to measure citizens’ weight in public spaces to combat its rising obesity rates — a move critics argue amounts to public fat shaming and government overreach. The initiative, called "Learn Your Ideal Weight, Live Healthy" campaign, will see around 10 million people assessed between May 10 and July 10. If they are deemed overweight, they will be dire…

Turkey weighing citizens in public to fight obesity, critics slam the move as fat shaming – Democratic Accent

Turkey is tipping the scales in its war on obesity. The country has launched a nationwide campaign to measure citizens’ weight in public spaces to combat its rising obesity rates — a move critics argue amounts to public fat shaming and government overreach.  The initiative, called “Learn Your Ideal Weight, Live Healthy” campaign, will see around 10 million people assessed between May 10 and July 10. If they are deemed overweight, they will be di…