Can it really be possible, aside from the already self-imposed poor self-image, confidence and esteem that being overweight can cause, that those who carry excess fat are also being overlooked for job opportunities? A study that was performed in the UK, and reported by Medical News Today, suggests that this is, in fact, a reality. The study, which included over 5000 overweight adults, revealed that, not only did overweight people feel that they were overlooked for job opportunities, but they also experience other random acts of weight-related discrimination, including being treated disrespectfully, receiving poor service in stores and restaurants and being generally harassed. The report suggests that approximately 70% of the overweight people were also more likely to dip deep within the tunnels of depression and self-hate, with over 70% of the subjects experiencing an increase in depressive symptoms. Many of the test subjects reported disrespectful treatment by their health care professionals, as well. While many people tend to lean toward the notion that all overweight people must certainly eat too much and laze on the couch all day, most people do not realize that there are many health issues that can cause a person to gain weight and challenge weight loss. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releas.s/291390.php