Girls who are told they're 'fat' are more likely to become obese

Weight stigma can lead to stress and overeating.

Girls who were told they were fat at the age of 10 are more likely to be obese at the age of 19, according to the results of a new US study.

A new study shows that fat comments can have a lasting impact on young girls and increase their odds of becoming obese. – shutterstock/AFP