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01-12-2020 | Obesity | Childhood Obesity (A Kelly and C Fox, Section Editor)

Weight Stigma in Youth: Prevalence, Consequences, and Considerations for Clinical Practice

Authors: Rebecca M. Puhl, Leah M. Lessard

Published in: Current Obesity Reports | Issue 4/2020

Abstract

Purpose of Review

This review summarizes recent evidence on weight stigma experienced by youth with overweight or obesity. We examine the prevalence and sources of weight-based victimization targeting youth, consequences of these stigmatizing experiences for their psychological and physical health, and considerations for addressing weight stigma in clinical practice and pediatric care.

Recent Findings

Weight stigma is highly prevalent among youth with high body weight, who are targets of weight-based victimization from peers, parents, and teachers. These experiences place youth at risk for psychological distress (primarily depressive symptoms, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideation), worse social and academic outcomes, and adverse physical health consequences including maladaptive eating behaviors, lower physical activity, substance use, and weight gain.

Summary

Healthcare professionals and clinicians have important roles to play in efforts to help reduce weight stigma and support youth with obesity. Fundamental to these efforts is the use of supportive, compassionate, and non-stigmatizing communication with youth and their families.

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Title: Weight Stigma in Youth: Prevalence, Consequences, and Considerations for Clinical Practice
Authors: Rebecca M. Puhl
Leah M. Lessard
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Obesity
Obesity
Overweight
Published in: Current Obesity Reports / Issue 4/2020
Electronic ISSN: 2162-4968
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13679-020-00408-8

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Cognition, Brain Structure, and Brain Function in Individuals with Obesity and Related Disorders

A Review of Obesity, Physical Activity, and Cardiovascular Disease

Preventing Excess Gestational Weight Gain and Obesity in Pregnancy: the Potential of Targeting Psychological Mechanisms

Obesity: a Ghost at the Feast of the Sustainable Development Goals

Live: Thursday 27th June 2024, 18:00-19:30 (CEST)

Highlights from the ACC 2024 Congress

ACC 2024 Congress Coverage