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Interpretative repertoires of long-term weight management: negotiating accountability and explaining success.

Anu JokiSatu VenäläinenHanna KonttinenJohanna MäkeläMikael Fogelholm
Published in: Psychology & health (2022)
Our findings stress the importance of alternative ways of talking about and supporting weight management to prevent stigmatization. In conclusion, we suggest employing morally neutral language by focusing on lifestyle and wellbeing instead of weight.
Keyphrases
  • weight loss
  • physical activity
  • body mass index
  • weight gain
  • body weight
  • metabolic syndrome
  • cardiovascular disease
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • type diabetes