UK residents of all ages and sizes are being urged to take part in the UK’s largest survey into attitudes toward fattism and discrimination based on weight in today’s society.

Developed by www.weightlossresources.co.uk – home to the UK’s largest nutritional database – the new fattism survey aims to comprehensively determine the level of bias towards larger people and those considered overweight by members of the general public.

It is expected that more than 5,000 people from across the UK, and many others from overseas, will take part in the survey (making it the largest ever conducted), including thousands of men and women who are currently concerned about their weight or are on a diet.

Announcing the launch of the survey, Tracey Walton, Managing Director of weightlossresources.co.uk, said: “Fattism and discrimination based on weight are unfortunately as real in today’s society as racism and sexism.

“This survey aims to once and for all determine the level of the discrimination occurring and identify how severe the problem really is.

“The findings may play an important role in helping to address fattism both in the workplace and in wider society.”

Local views are now urgently needed to help build a complete picture of fattism and weight discrimination across the UK.

To take part simply click here.

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Note for Editors:

1. www.weightlossresources.co.uk is home to the UK’s largest nutritional database containing the calorie counts of more than 41,000 foods and drinks, uniquely updated and added to daily by staff and thousands of site members.

Founded in January 2001 by businesswoman Tracey Walton, the website receives in excess of 25,000 hits per day and additionally features pages and pages of useful weight loss and healthy eating advice and tools.

www.weightlossresources.co.uk is supported by leading dieticians, including Juliette Kellow BSc RD, and the medical profession, and has grown over the past four years to become the leading diet and healthy eating hub on the world-wide-web.

Contact for further information:

Ms. Pat Wilson

01733 345592

pressoffice@weightlossresources.co.uk