PUHL ET AL. exacerbates the harmful effects of waist-to-hip ratio on glycemic control
(indexed by A1C)(24). Finally, recent longitudinal evidence has documented more direct …

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Obesity stigma is common in our society, and a general stigma
towards obesity has also been documented in physicians. We hypothesized that physician …

Sizeism and stereotypes of fat people can have a negative impact on their physical health
and well-being. Disrespectful treatment and medical fat shaming (in an attempt to motivate …

Abstract Purpose of Review While obesity-related comorbidities are frequently addressed
and treated in primary care (PC), obesity itself is undertreated. We review the current …

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

Stigma and discrimination against obese people are common and related to individual
attitudes about obesity. Despite a robust field of study on attitudes related to obesity, no …

Despite the growing epidemic of extreme obesity in the United States, weight management
is not adequately addressed in primary care. This study assessed family physicians' …

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 chapter introduces a model describing the mechanisms by which weight stigma can
lead to poorer health outcomes among people who are or who perceive themselves to be …

Objective: This study examined the independent effect of a patient's weight on medical
students' attitudes, beliefs and interpersonal behavior toward the patient, in addition to the …