It is a stigma that might be more than a little taboo to speak about openly. There has been many theories on whether or not there could be an actual tie between people who are suffering from obesity and the intelligence of these people. There appears to be more research in favor of the stigma than against it?
One book which is of particular controversy is the novel entitled, Class, by P. Fussell. Fussell points out some of the obesity stigma?s with his theory of working class people have trouble with weight loss efforts, and he goes on to say that more often than not, upper and upper middle class people tend to have more slight frames.
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His theory, while somewhat unpopular maintains that as you move down the social ladder, you move down in intelligence level. Think of the common popular culture stereotypes. In the movies, there is the school football player who is big and round, and perhaps not portrayed as being at the top of his class, while the other end of the scale shows the nerdy skinny kid, who excels in his classes, but doesn?t exactly have loads of athletic prowess.
The Obesity Stereotype
So keeping this in mind, the stereotype rings loud and clear to people, that not only obesity, but fat mass period could be biologically related to lower levels of intelligence.
This begs the obvious question?is there any real reason why people could associate obesity and weight gain with lower levels of intelligence? Here are a few of the theories that researchers explain could be the culprit.
1. Biological Factors
The theory that genes that cause obesity also cause lower intelligence.
2. Indirect Biological Factors
People with obesity and people who are unintelligent mate, to produce the same traits in their children.
3. Fitting in with Social Norms
The theory that obesity and weight gain is looked down on by higher/more intelligent classes, but not by lower class. This means the latter will avoid obesity.
All of these theories might be equally as offensive depending on which side of the fence you sit on. But the idea that there is some scientific merit behind the theories of obesity and weight gain having an association with intelligence level is certainly one that has made the scientific radar. It is obviously not conclusive, but something worthy of some thought regardless.
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HZDR intensifies its cooperation with the NetherlandsPublic release date: 26-Sep-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ]
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On September 26, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) will sign an agreement of cooperation with the President of the Radboud University Nijmegen, Prof. Gerard Meijer, and the Director of the Dutch Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM), Prof. Wim van Saarloos. The objective is to intensify the scientific and technological cooperation in the sectors high magnetic field laboratories and free electron lasers.
Just like the HZDR, Radboud University also possesses a leading international and much frequented high magnetic field laboratory. "The two institutions complement each other really well," says Prof. Joachim Wosnitza, Director of the Dresden laboratory. "While we at the HZDR generate high-pulsed magnetic fields, our colleagues in Nijmegen specialize in static fields." Already for many years now, the scientists of both labs have been cooperating very closely. There are, for example, a joint procedure for the allocation of measurement times, regular meetings, and a number of cooperative projects.
The free electron lasers at the HZDR's radiation source ELBE generate radiation in the infrared range. Combined with the high field of the adjacent high magnetic field laboratory, they can be used by HZDR scientists and guests from abroad wishing to conduct measurements for magneto-optical experiments. So far, this is unique throughout the world. Over the next few years, it will also be possible to combine infrared rays and high magnetic fields for research purposes in Nijmegen. The Dutch scientists and technicians were able to adopt some of the knowledge which is required for the development and assembly of these systems from Dresden.
In the future, the high magnetic field laboratories and laser facilities in Nijmegen and Dresden will intensify the exchange of expertise and technological knowledge between their scientists and cooperate in research projects. "We're looking forward to a very fruitful cooperation with the Dutch university and the support organization FOM," notes the HZDR's Scientific Director, Prof. Roland Sauerbrey.
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For more information, please contact:
Prof. Roland Sauerbrey
HZDR's Scientific Director
Phone: +49 351 260 2744 | r.sauerbrey@hzdr.de
Prof. Joachim Wosnitza
Director Dresden High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Phone: +49 351 260-3524 | j.wosnitza@hzdr.de
Press Contact
Dr. Christine Bohnet
Press Officer
Phone: +49 351 260-2450 or +49 160 969 288 56
c.bohnet@hzdr.de
www.hzdr.de
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
Bautzner Landstr. 400 | 01328 Dresden | Germany
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) conducts research in the sectors matter, health, and energy. The HZDR research focuses on the following topics:
How does matter behave in strong fields and at small-scale dimensions?
How can malignant tumors be identified at an early stage and treated effectively?
How can resources and energy be used safely and efficiently?
To answer these scientific questions, five large-scale research facilities provide, in part, unique research opportunities. These facilities are also accessible to external users.
The HZDR has been a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest research organization, since January 1, 2011. It has four locations in Dresden, Leipzig, Freiberg, and Grenoble and employs around 900 people approx. 400 of whom are scientists including 140 doctoral candidates.
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Contact: Christine Bohnet c.bohnet@hzdr.de 49-351-260-2450 Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
On September 26, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) will sign an agreement of cooperation with the President of the Radboud University Nijmegen, Prof. Gerard Meijer, and the Director of the Dutch Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM), Prof. Wim van Saarloos. The objective is to intensify the scientific and technological cooperation in the sectors high magnetic field laboratories and free electron lasers.
Just like the HZDR, Radboud University also possesses a leading international and much frequented high magnetic field laboratory. "The two institutions complement each other really well," says Prof. Joachim Wosnitza, Director of the Dresden laboratory. "While we at the HZDR generate high-pulsed magnetic fields, our colleagues in Nijmegen specialize in static fields." Already for many years now, the scientists of both labs have been cooperating very closely. There are, for example, a joint procedure for the allocation of measurement times, regular meetings, and a number of cooperative projects.
The free electron lasers at the HZDR's radiation source ELBE generate radiation in the infrared range. Combined with the high field of the adjacent high magnetic field laboratory, they can be used by HZDR scientists and guests from abroad wishing to conduct measurements for magneto-optical experiments. So far, this is unique throughout the world. Over the next few years, it will also be possible to combine infrared rays and high magnetic fields for research purposes in Nijmegen. The Dutch scientists and technicians were able to adopt some of the knowledge which is required for the development and assembly of these systems from Dresden.
In the future, the high magnetic field laboratories and laser facilities in Nijmegen and Dresden will intensify the exchange of expertise and technological knowledge between their scientists and cooperate in research projects. "We're looking forward to a very fruitful cooperation with the Dutch university and the support organization FOM," notes the HZDR's Scientific Director, Prof. Roland Sauerbrey.
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For more information, please contact:
Prof. Roland Sauerbrey
HZDR's Scientific Director
Phone: +49 351 260 2744 | r.sauerbrey@hzdr.de
Prof. Joachim Wosnitza
Director Dresden High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Phone: +49 351 260-3524 | j.wosnitza@hzdr.de
Press Contact
Dr. Christine Bohnet
Press Officer
Phone: +49 351 260-2450 or +49 160 969 288 56
c.bohnet@hzdr.de
www.hzdr.de
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
Bautzner Landstr. 400 | 01328 Dresden | Germany
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) conducts research in the sectors matter, health, and energy. The HZDR research focuses on the following topics:
How does matter behave in strong fields and at small-scale dimensions?
How can malignant tumors be identified at an early stage and treated effectively?
How can resources and energy be used safely and efficiently?
To answer these scientific questions, five large-scale research facilities provide, in part, unique research opportunities. These facilities are also accessible to external users.
The HZDR has been a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest research organization, since January 1, 2011. It has four locations in Dresden, Leipzig, Freiberg, and Grenoble and employs around 900 people approx. 400 of whom are scientists including 140 doctoral candidates.
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