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I understand what TC is saying. There is nothing wrong with moving away from derogatory labels. I don't think it is lying to someone by telling them they're overweight or obese while still outlining how unhealthy it is. The message is there and doesn't somehow become clearer by calling the person fat.

TC is right that people automatically hone in on weight to degrade others. Someone could be a terrible person because of their attitude, opinions, actions, etc, but if they're overweight, that's the first thing someone will mention. So, I do get where TC is coming from. Language changes and evolves all the time. It's why health care is also moving away from referring to people as diabetic or schizophrenic, because people are more than an illness.