Research says “fat shaming” starts in first grade

STILLWATER, Okla. (WIVB) — A child’s worries about weight can start as early as first grade. That’s the year when researchers say severely obese kids start being teased and even bullied.
The scientists who study this call it “fat shaming.” The group of researchers led by a professor at Oklahoma State University say obese kids may eat more to cope with the pain of rejection or avoid being bullied.
Their study also showed severely obese kids are more likely