Considerable attention has been given to the behaviors that need to be changed in
individuals who are overweight and obese. Much less attention has been given to the …

Objective: Limited data are available on the prevalence and patterns of body weight
discrimination from representative samples. This study examined experiences of …

By Kelly D Brownell, PhD Rebecca Puhl We have been studying bias and discrimination in
obesity for four years and have found striking results. Clear discrimination against …

What is already known about this subject• There is a discrepancy between clinical and
patient goals for weight loss.• Evidence suggests that some bariatric patients highly value …

Objectives To evaluate the preferences of individuals with overweight and obesity regarding
the optimal approach for discussing the excess weight during medical appointments …

Weight discrimination affects a significant proportion of individuals with obesity and
contributes to poor mental and physical health. Prior research on weight discrimination has …

Individuals who perceive weight discrimination tend to be less healthy. The correlates of
weight discrimination, however, may vary by source of the discrimination (eg, from a health …

Discrimination based on body shape and size remains commonplace in today's society. This
important volume explores the nature, causes, and consequences of weight bias and …

The myth that weight (size) is solely under the control of the individual is perpetuated by the
$30 billion per year diet industry. Efforts to shape societal attitudes and beliefs about how …

The personal experiences of an obese individual, from childhood to adulthood, with weight
discrimination at different settings, viz. school, medical facilities, and work, are described …