Only official pronouncements may use the word "obese" in Britain

When the government blasts you for being fat that  is OK:  But not OK for anyone else?

"The word 'obese' should not be used when encouraging the public to lose weight as it may be 'derogatory', councils have been told.  Instead, anyone who is dangerously overweight should merely be urged to try to 'achieve a healthier weight', according to guidelines drawn up by the health watchdog NICE.

The guidance tells officials to ' carefully consider the type of language' they use when designing posters and leaflets.

Under a new Government strategy, councils – rather than NHS trusts – have been given the task of combating rising levels of obesity.  Ministers are giving town halls £ 5billion a year to tackle a range of public health issues, which also include binge-drinking, smoking and teenage pregnancies.

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