Effects

Adipokines: a link between obesity and dementia?

http://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422%2814%2970085-7/abstract

Prevention

High-carb intake in infancy has lifelong effects, UB study finds

Results of animal study suggest that human babies may be less prone to obesity if given solid foods later
Consumption of foods high in carbohydrates immediately after birth programs individuals for lifelong increased weight gain and obesity, a University at Buffalo animal study has found, even if caloric intake is restricted in adulthood for a period of time.
Mulchand S. Patel - Professor of Biochemistry - University at Buffalo

http://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2013/03/026.html

Reluctance

"Appearance-based discrimination" on the same legal basis as race and sexual discrimination."" 

A report by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Body Image and the Central YMCA recommended MPs should investigate putting "appearance-based discrimination" on the same legal basis as race and sexual discrimination."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9297496/Calling-someone-fatty-could-become-a-hate-crime.html