Changing Outlook on Body Appearance
Throughout the article, Mary Worley expresses her feelings toward body acceptance by not only revealing many of her real-world experiences,(including a trip to a NAAFA convention, an outlook change in accords to dieting, and discovering the most beneficial way to becoming a healthier human being), but also by providing seemingly factual information to support her opinions about the way in which others view overweight people in our society(Worley, 163-167). Unfortunately, she fails to provide credibility in accords to many of her numerous accusations; therefore, Worley sometimes comes across a mite pretentious. However, some of her more opinionated claims retain value considering Worley, a woman who …show more content…
Although her statements towards this matter are ultimately generalized, a study done by Kelly Brooks of John Hopkins Magazine supports this claim in the article "Do doctors lack empathy for overweight patients?", stating doctors generally lack empathy for overweight patients(Brooks). Brooks revealed in her article, "Do doctors lack empathy for overweight patients?", that although the doctors she studied provided the same basic information to all patients, they were far less likely to use empathetic language to reassure their overweight patients(Brooks). Worley also declared "the health risks of being fat have been highly overestimated." Although there is a lack of credible information to support such a claim, Brooks's research partner from the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Sara Bleich, states in John Hopkins Magazine, after surveying many physicians, that she has discovered few overweight doctors feel competent enough to counsel patients on nutrition (37 percent) and exercise (38 percent), yet continue to do so (Bleich); therefore, many physicians often provide their patients with suspicious information. In conclusion, many of Worley's generalized statements are, in actuality, …show more content…
Worley often descibes the convention as if she were "on another planet" while at the convention(Worley,163-164). She repeats this phrase often in order to emphasize the extent of differences between the world she was experiencing at NAAFA, and the judgmental world of the thin and traditional. In doing this, she continues to generalize society and create stereotypes which degrade her credibility; contradictorily, her repetition of words and numerous passionate opinions could help readers empathize with Worley.In conclusion, this article contains an adequate blend of validity and emotional appeal; therefore, Mary Worley's "Fat and Happy" should inspire readers who have struggled with body-image and teach them how to become a healthier, happier version of
Throughout the article, Mary Worley expresses her feelings toward body acceptance by not only revealing many of her real-world experiences,(including a trip to a NAAFA convention, an outlook change in accords to dieting, and discovering the most beneficial way to becoming a healthier human being), but also by providing seemingly factual information to support her opinions about the way in which others view overweight people in our society(Worley, 163-167). Unfortunately, she fails to provide credibility in accords to many of her numerous accusations; therefore, Worley sometimes comes across a mite pretentious. However, some of her more opinionated claims retain value considering Worley, a woman who …show more content…
Although her statements towards this matter are ultimately generalized, a study done by Kelly Brooks of John Hopkins Magazine supports this claim in the article "Do doctors lack empathy for overweight patients?", stating doctors generally lack empathy for overweight patients(Brooks). Brooks revealed in her article, "Do doctors lack empathy for overweight patients?", that although the doctors she studied provided the same basic information to all patients, they were far less likely to use empathetic language to reassure their overweight patients(Brooks). Worley also declared "the health risks of being fat have been highly overestimated." Although there is a lack of credible information to support such a claim, Brooks's research partner from the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Sara Bleich, states in John Hopkins Magazine, after surveying many physicians, that she has discovered few overweight doctors feel competent enough to counsel patients on nutrition (37 percent) and exercise (38 percent), yet continue to do so (Bleich); therefore, many physicians often provide their patients with suspicious information. In conclusion, many of Worley's generalized statements are, in actuality, …show more content…
Worley often descibes the convention as if she were "on another planet" while at the convention(Worley,163-164). She repeats this phrase often in order to emphasize the extent of differences between the world she was experiencing at NAAFA, and the judgmental world of the thin and traditional. In doing this, she continues to generalize society and create stereotypes which degrade her credibility; contradictorily, her repetition of words and numerous passionate opinions could help readers empathize with Worley.In conclusion, this article contains an adequate blend of validity and emotional appeal; therefore, Mary Worley's "Fat and Happy" should inspire readers who have struggled with body-image and teach them how to become a healthier, happier version of