"For Girls, Social Status Tied to Weight" made me say "duh," but the article reminds me that not only does *current* weight make a difference (sadly) in popularity, teenage girls who view themselves as unpopular also risk gaining weight later in life. Very interesting idea if you ask this total high school nerd!

This study highlights the increasing difficulty today's young women are encountering with regard to maintaining a socially acceptable body weight, which the study equates with levels of popularity among peers.

Heartbreaking but true profile about the profound impact of weight on self-esteem. A quick read that may change your perspective.