Internalizing Weight Stigma: Prevalence and Sociodemographic Considerations in US Adults.

Rebecca M PuhlMary S HimmelsteinDiane M Quinn

Published in: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (2017)

Internalized weight bias is prevalent among women and men and across body weight categories. Findings provide a foundation to better understand characteristics of individuals who are at risk for internalizing weight bias.

Keyphrases

body weight
body mass index
weight loss
physical activity
weight gain
mental health
risk factors
polycystic ovary syndrome
mental illness
hiv aids
social support
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
depressive symptoms
pregnancy outcomes
insulin resistance
hiv infected