Aim To summarize the associations between weight stigma and physiological and
psychological health for individuals who are overweight or obese. Background Weight …

Objective While evidence regarding associations between weight stigma and
biopsychosocial outcomes is accumulating, outcomes are considered in isolation. Thus, little …

Introduction Obesity is an ongoing public health concern in the US Weight stigma is linked to
a number of obesogenic health outcomes, which complicate obesity treatment and …

Although research has consistently documented the prevalence and negative health
implications of weight stigma, little is known about the stigma associated with eating …

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 …

Background Challenges of maintaining long-term weight loss are well-established and
present significant obstacles in obesity prevention and treatment. A neglected but potentially …

Obesity affects approximately one‐third of American adults. Recent evidence suggests that
weight bias may be pervasive among both exercise and nutrition professionals working with …

Research focused on assessing weight stigmatization has typically been conducted using
cross-sectional, retrospective designs. Such designs may impair the scientific understanding …

Background: Morbid obesity is rising around the world. It can cause unpleasant appearance
and body image. Most of the studies have aimed to evaluate the psychopathology of …

Objective: Obesity has been shown to increase risk of depression. Persons with obesity
experience discrimination because of their body weight. Across 3 studies, we tested for the …