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Peterson, Kylie; Savoie Roskos, Mateja – Health Education & Behavior, 2023
Background: Weight bias is common in health care and needs to be addressed to provide equal and equitable care for people of all body sizes. Aims: This review aims to (a) describe the impact of weight bias on providers and patients, (b) identify the limitations of body mass index and suggest alternative screenings to determine health risk, (c)…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Social Bias, Access to Health Care, Allied Health Personnel
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Faith, Myles S.; Fontaine, Kevin R.; Baskin, Monica L.; Allison, David B. – Psychological Bulletin, 2007
The authors reviewed the evidential basis of three environmental approaches to reducing population obesity: What are the effects of (a) taxing or subsidizing foods, (b) manipulating the ease of food access, and (c) restricting access to certain foods? A narrative review evaluated evidence using National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute criteria.…
Descriptors: Obesity, Eating Habits, Public Health, Health Behavior