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Weight discrimination is one of the many challenges facing overweight young women as they attempt to earn a place in the working world.

A study by Dr. Mark Roehling of Michigan State University has revealed that being overweight may hold women back in their careers, but may actually help men.

Dr. Roehling and his colleagues went through records from 1,000 large companies.

• Among female bosses, 22 percent were overweight, compared to a national average of 29 percent of American women.


• Among male bosses, 61 percent were overweight, compared to 41 percent of men.


• Only five percent of the bosses were obese, compared to between 36 and 38 percent of all Americans.

For adolescent and teen girls who are also struggling with behavior problems, substance abuse disorders, or other conditions that negatively impact their healthy development, being overweight adds yet another obstacle to overcome en route to a more satisfying future.

Labels: girls, career, overweight, discrimination

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