Background Trainee dietitians, nutritionists, nurses and doctors will direct the future of
obesity treatment and prevention. To do so effectively, they must be willing and able to …

Purpose Anti-obesity prejudices affect the quality of care obese individuals receive. The
authors sought to determine the prevalence of weight-related biases among medical …

Weight bias is a form of stigma with detrimental effects on the health and wellness of
individuals with large bodies. Researchers from various disciplines have recognized weight …

This study employed qualitative methods with a sample of overweight and obese adults to
identify and describe their subjective experiences of weight bias. Participants (274 females …

It has been established that health professionals' smoking and physical activity influence
their related health‐promoting behaviours, but it is unclear whether health professionals' …

BACKGROUND: Several studies have examined attitudes about obesity among food and
nutrition professionals, yielding mixed results, and no experimental research has tested the …

This systematic review aims to address the question of whether health professionals' weight
status is associated with attitudes towards weight management. Twelve eligible studies were …

Primary care providers (PCPs) can empower their patients to make health-promoting
behavior changes. Many guidelines recommend that PCPs counsel overweight and obese …

Problem The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United States and
worldwide is at epidemic levels. Physicians may play a vital role in addressing this epidemic …

Weight stigma impacts negatively healthcare quality and hinders public health goals. The
aim of this review was to identify strategies for minimizing weight bias among healthcare …