Addressing Weight Bias: A Call to Action
Weight bias refers to the negative attitudes, beliefs, assumptions and judgments towards individuals based on their weight, shape, appearance, or Body Mass Index (BMI). This position statement was developed for use by public health professionals or community organizations working to reduce weight bias.
Resource Information
Date
October 1, 2019
Author
Ontario Dietitians in Public Health
Type
Guide, Strategy/Framework
Setting
Children's Service/Child Care, Community-at-large, Primary Care, School, Workplace
Age
Prenatal, Infant, Toddler (1-3), Children (4-11), Youth (12-17), Adults (18-64), Older Adults (65 and over)
Topic
Health Equity, Mental Health, Social Marketing & Communications
Language
English
Jurisdiction
Local/Municipal/Regional, Provincial, National
Tags
body mass index, health equity, mental health, strategy, weight