Shifting the Paradigm from Weight to Health

Presentation Year

2024

College or Department

College of Professional Studies

Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)

Current guidelines recommend that “overweight” and “obese” individuals lose weight through engaging in lifestyle modification involving diet, exercise, and other behavior change. This approach reliably induces weight cycling and weight stigma. Individuals deemed as obese are blamed for their weight, with common perceptions that weight stigmatization is justifiable and may motivate individuals to adopt healthier behaviors. Contrary to that belief, many individuals are unable to maintain weight loss long-term and do not achieve improved morbidity and mortality rates. The Health at Every Size (HAES) program encourages body acceptance, supports intuitive eating, and supports active embodiment.

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Yes

Primary Contact: First Name

Aubrey Lyn

Primary Contact: Last Name

Flores

Primary Contact: Email

acf73@humboldt.edu

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Undergraduate Student

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(801) 710-6156