Weight Bias
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Managing obesity is not about weight loss alone, says McMaster researcherDr. Sean Wharton says "compassion and empathy'' and cognitive therapy can be key in fighting obesity.HealthAug 4, 2020
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New Canadian clinical guidelines first to include chapter on weight stigmaA Dalhousie researcher says this will be the first time a national clinical guideline includes a chapter on weight stigma in the world.CanadaAug 4, 2020
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How to change the conversation about obesity: ‘It’s not a lifestyle choice’Health-care professionals and policy makers need to reframe the conversation, experts say.LifestyleSep 22, 2017
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Calgary conference tackles Alberta’s weight biasExperts in education, psychology and public health gathered in Calgary this week to come up with a plan to reduce the stigma associated with living in larger bodies.HealthMar 13, 2015
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