Author(s): Jeanningros A; Côté M; Forouhar V; Aimé A; Lavallière M; Blackburn P; Maïano C; Alberga AS; Baillot A;

Objective: This study aims to explore the factors associated with weight bias (WB) among university students in psychosocial, health and education programs. Participants and Methods: WB attitudes were assessed among 585 university students using the Anti-Fat Attitudes (AFA) Questionnaire. Socio-d ...

Article GUID: 41718586

Author(s): Côté M; Forouhar V; Sacco S; Baillot A; Himmelstein M; Hussey B; Incollingo Rodriguez AC; Nagpal TS; Nutter S; Patton I; Pearl RL; Puhl RM; Ramos Salas X; Russell-Mayhew S; Alberga AS;

Article GUID: 41280193

Author(s): Alberga AS; Incollingo Rodriguez AC; Nagpal TS;

In this commentary, we discuss how the practice of measuring gestational weight gain may perpetuate weight stigma and resultant discrimination if not thoughtfully assessed. We offer suggestions to reduce the likelihood of weight stigma and discrimination in perinatal care settings.

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Author(s): Levy M; Forouhar V; Edache IY; Alberga AS;

Introduction: Weight discrimination of individuals with overweight or obesity is associated with adverse mental and physical health. Weight discrimination is prevalent in many sectors such as within workplaces, where individuals with overweight and obesity are denied the same opportunities as individuals with lower weight status, regardless of performance ...

Article GUID: 37139379

Author(s): Szwimer E, Mougharbel F, Goldfield GS, Alberga AS

Curr Obes Rep. 2020 Jan 30;: Authors: Szwimer E, Mougharbel F, Goldfield GS, Alberga AS

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