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Weight-related stigma can be characterized by the following aspects like, An individual does not have to be overweight or obese to experience weight-related stigma. Studies have indicated that experiencing weight stigma reinforces lifestyle behaviors that contribute to obesity. Individuals who are overweight or obese tend to devalue their own in-group and prefer the out-group (i.e. thinner individuals).
– fat shaming makes people who are obese or overweight feel bad about themselves, because it does not solve the issue.
– Moreover, this likely causes their health to decrease significantly. Regardless of what people think, shaming and making overweight people feel bad for the fact that they are overweight does not help them lose weight; instead, there is a greater risk of gaining weight.
– One study is listed that shows 40% of Americans who are overweight have internalized weight bias. This, along with the clear negative attitudes health professionals have towards overweight people, discourages them from going to the doctor and getting help.
– Many of the ways people feel guilt, shame, and judgment due to their size, which in many cases does nothing but make their mental health worse.
– Along with this, although many health issues come with being overweight, there is a plethora of Mental Health disorders like depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem that are outcomes of fat shaming. The goal is not to trade one health issue for another, but to allow people to live long, healthy lives both physically and mentally.
Ogden, Jane, and Cecelia Clementi. “The experience of being obese and the many consequences of stigma.” Journal of Obesity, vol. 2010, 25 Mar. 2010, pp. 1–9, https://doi.org/10.1155/2010/429098.
– the first one being Lifestyle Changes which they say is most effective and essential for long-term health,
– and then they talk about surgery, which creates significant weight loss and reduces mortality. However, the article specifically states that the biggest challenge is maintaining the weight loss and preventing its regaining.
– like any other disease, so nurses, doctors, and health care professionals are key in this process. They specifically dive into treatment approaches, with the first being Lifestyle Changes, or they say you should go on a cut diet, reducing the calorie intake, along with increasing exercise.
– They also go on to say that behavioral therapy is essential in maintaining a strong mentality, and reinterpreting a person’s relationship with food is crucial for losing weight and keeping it off. With this, there are appetite suppressants that can be very beneficial in helping people lose weight. The next solution is surgery.
– We are removing a large amount of weight. It is beneficial in the sense that it helps reduce weight. However, it is not beneficial in the sense that, along with the surgery, Lifestyle Changes, therapy, and a new outlook on food are essential for keeping the weight off and maintaining a good mental health state.
Burke, Lora E., and Jing Wang. “Treatment strategies for overweight and obesity.” Journal of Nursing Scholarship, vol. 43, no. 4, 20 Oct. 2011, pp. 368–375, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1547-5069.2011.01424.x.
Need to ad citations and make it not bullet points. To my new section.
