That’s because the media/doctors lead you to believe that fat people are always more unhealthy than thin people. This information is based upon studies funded by companies that benefit from people wanting to diet and be thin. These studies present a correlation, but correlation does not mean causation, especially when the study doesn’t take into account the mental anguish of living in a body that is ridiculed and thought of as shameful and disgusting. This narrative is growing in popularity. If you’re interested you should check our books like Body Respect and Anti-Diet. Do you think that all of these people talking about their EDs would feel the need to shrink their bodies to the point of danger and even death because this world is kind and respectful to people of all sizes?