Abstract
To increase awareness among fitness professionals about weight bias and its consequences, and to outline strategies for increasing sensitivity and preventing bias with overweight and obese populations.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 7-11 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 1 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Health
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Stereotypes
- Stigma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health