Is it ethical to bake a pie and give it to an obese person as a gift?

Question

I know she would enjoy it. But is it right?

Answer 1

I wouldnt take offense at that....
Obese people are not obese cause they just ate some pie... There are other phsycological reasons behind it...
Maybe you can just bring a slice of pie to your friend with some slices of fresh fruit arranged nicely around it on the plate..
If you are sincere with your gift, he/she wont mind..

Answer 2

why would you ask if it was ethical. If you can bake a good pie and believe it is a good gift then what business is it of yours if the recipient is over weight or not. If you know she would enjoy it then give it. You weren't planning on giving her a pie every day, or giving her a pie to mock her so your ethics, or integrity, toward the situation should not be an issue. she probably will choose to share it with her family friends, coworkers, neighbors or pets just like you would. And if she chooses not to share it, then that is none of your business, nor of your concern.

Answer 3

I am overweight and I wouldn't mind... unless I didn't like that kind of pie.

She doesn't have to eat it all by herself. On the other hand if she doesn't like pie and you just though well she's fat I should give her a pie - - that wouldn't be very "nice". But if you know she loves a certain pie or you have a speciallty that you make.... go for it.

I am not fat because people give me food and I refuse to say no. I am fat because I eat more than I exercise - - a fact I am correcting.

Answer 4

Hello....this is a philosophical question really. Ethics are your moral standards, principles, values etc., and, If this is a serious question, then in my "opinion" if the intention of your heart is "to do a nice deed" ethically, morally its OK. However, to gift food to a person who is medically obese, and whose health is at risk, would quite frankly be less than proper. So if I may assume this person is classified "sick" then ...no, not ethical is my vote. Philosophically, nothing really matters if the intention of the heart is to perform a genuine act of kindness...then it is a kind thing to do.

Answer 5

Yes, it is ethical. The big question is, is it a good idea? Probably not. The better idea would be to make a "pie without a crust". Just make the insides (apple is great!) and give her that.

My Apple Pie Without a Crust

2 Granny Smith apples per serving
Butter (may use low fat margarine)
Small amount brown sugar
Small amount cinnamon
Small amount nutmeg

Slice up the apples and put them into a baking dish. Place small pats of butter over the apples. Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg over the apples. It doesn't take much of the sugar and spice. Bake at 350 until it smells unbelievably delicious. Serve hot.

Answer 6

You're being judgmental if you decide whether or not your obese friend should have pie. Let her decide. It's not an ethics question.

Answer 7

K, I'm going to pretend you didn't actually ask that. I'm assuming you've been thin your entire life.

As a big fat chick, I don't know whether to tell you to give her the pie, or leave her alone altogether. The thought process of your mind makes me wonder how good it is for you to be around this "obese person" at all, even if you are trying to do something nice for them.

I know you didn't mean anything by your question, but I'm truly troubled by it. I personally wouldn't want to know that you were my friend and wondering this, pondering my weight and judging me for it.

I guess I didn't answer your question. Sorry.

Answer 8

I don't see anything wrong with it. In my opinion, a lot of people have become seriously oversensitive about being politically correct in every single way. But I think it's easier, and more respectful, just to give one person the same treatment as you'd give another.

Answer 9

I don't think so... your taxes pay for parts of her medical care when she has to go to the hospital for some weight related issue... so much money is wasted on obesity in America. I would leave food out of it all together (insulting someone is also unethical), and give her a candle set or some other gift depending on what you are thanking her for.


Addendum: I guarantee all the people who gave me thumbs down are fat... they are the only people in this issue who would be offended. Seriously, do you want your taxes raised so hospitals have money for their medical care because they eat crap??? I don't.

Answer 10

i dont think it is ethical or unethical. I think we all have to do what we feel is right and if you think her weight is unhealthy then do not give her the pie, but everyone deserves respect and i think that what ever your choice you need to be mindful of that.