Introduction Obesity is considered a poor lifestyle choice.'Obesity'is not a sufficient definition
for patients, any more than 'cancer'or'arthritis' would be. A major obstacle is the lack of …

Background The detrimental effects of weight stigma are a growing concern as a contributor
to negative physical and mental health outcomes, disparities in care, and healthcare …

Background/objectives Obesity is often considered to increase the risk for premature
mortality. Higher fasting insulin and c-reactive protein are associated with higher body mass …

Exercise has a long history as a therapeutic modality and has existed, in some form, in all
cultures throughout recorded history. In recent years, therapeutic exercise has taken on new …

Weight stigma contributes to negative health and health inequity. For women with obesity,
weight stigma is prevalent in their everyday lives, including in the context of physical activity …

In this paper, we explored the experiences of people in larger bodies seeking fertility and/or
pregnancy care through a reproductive justice lens, integrating an understanding of weight …

La partialité contre les personnes obèses est omniprésente, si bien qu'elle influe sur les
expériences vécues par les personnes de forte corpulence dans tous les secteurs de la …

Background Overweight and obesity are complex conditions, associated with a wide range
of serious health issues. In contemporary society, body size is an important part of a person's …

Background In light of the high prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults and the
subsequent stigmatization and health consequences, there is a need to develop effective …

Background Obesity is highly prevalent around the world, including in Chile. Although
various psychological factors have been previously associated with obesity, there has been …