B Buff, B Beautiful

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Used to be, fat women were considered the great beauties of society, and even now for some cultures (the Hima people of Uganda, for example, and some Pacific Islanders) carrying a bit of extra weight can be a stamp of prestige. Makes sense - when some of the greatest threats to human existence are linked to malnutrition - for fat to be a symbol of health and wealth.

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B Buff, B Beautiful

But today, in our culture, it's skinny that's hard to obtain: No longer is heavy physical exertion a prerequisite for a working- class life. No more does hunger loom at the door. And in a Murphy- esque twist of fate, it's the nutrient-free, high-fat, stick-to-the- ...

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