Weight discrimination at the office and in social situations is as real and prevalent as race and age discrimination, according to new research from the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University.
A woman risks discrimination when her body mass index (BMI) reaches 27-if she is,say,5foot-4 and 157 pounds. A person with a BMI of 25 to 29 is classified as overweight, according to international standards.
The researchers are hoping for nationwide legislation that puts an end to weight discrimination.