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Epidemiologist. Writer (Guardian, Observer etc). "Well known research trouble-maker". PhDing at @UoW Host of @senscipod Email gidmk.healthnerd@gmail.com he/him

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    1. Caitlin Roper‏ @caitlin_roper 18 Nov 2015

      Scientists now think that being overweight can protect your health http://qz.com/550527  via @qz

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    2. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 18 Nov 2015
      Replying to @caitlin_roper

      @caitlin_roper @thereminfan @qz sadly a lot of this is misinterpreted, being fat still bad for you #publichealth #PublicHealthMatters

      1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
    3. jansci‏ @thereminfan 18 Nov 2015
      Replying to @GidMK

      @GidMK @caitlin_roper @qz How is it being misinterpreted? Reads pretty straightforwardly to me so far.

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    4. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 18 Nov 2015
      Replying to @thereminfan

      @thereminfan @caitlin_roper @qz to clarify, some of the points in the article are misinterpretations of the research.

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    5. jansci‏ @thereminfan 18 Nov 2015
      Replying to @GidMK

      @GidMK @caitlin_roper @qz Ah, I see.

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    6. Caitlin Roper‏ @caitlin_roper 18 Nov 2015
      Replying to @thereminfan

      @thereminfan @GidMK @qz I think the point is that healthy behaviours & fitness levels are better indicators of good health than just weight

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    7. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 18 Nov 2015
      Replying to @caitlin_roper

      @caitlin_roper @thereminfan @qz but weight is still an important predictor of many diseases+most healthy behaviours result in lower weight.

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    8. Caitlin Roper‏ @caitlin_roper 18 Nov 2015
      Replying to @GidMK

      @GidMK @thereminfan @qz in extremes yes, but healthy bodies don't come in just one size.

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      Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 18 Nov 2015
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      @caitlin_roper @thereminfan @qz true, but sadly the 'fit and fat' proportion of the population is tiny: fatness makes it hard to exercise.

      6:18 PM - 18 Nov 2015
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        2. Caitlin Roper‏ @caitlin_roper 18 Nov 2015
          Replying to @GidMK

          @GidMK @thereminfan @qz that's where HAES approach is good- focus on healthy behaviours rather than weight, appearance.

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        3. Caitlin Roper‏ @caitlin_roper 18 Nov 2015
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          @GidMK @thereminfan @qz if goal is just to eat well and move around, that is something everyone can do.

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        2. jansci‏ @thereminfan 18 Nov 2015
          Replying to @GidMK

          @GidMK @caitlin_roper @qz As I work to regain fitness myself, I can attest to the accuracy of that!

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        3. Caitlin Roper‏ @caitlin_roper 18 Nov 2015
          Replying to @thereminfan

          @thereminfan @GidMK @qz sure, but as a culture that hates and shames fat bodies, it's more difficult for people who are obese to exercise

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