
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds – Position Statement
This position statement outlines the current literature regarding health messages, strategies and interventions dealing with weight and obesity, arguing that deficit-based and individual behaviour focused approaches can lead to weight bias, stigma, discrimination and metal and physical harm. In this position paper, you will find evidence-informed strategies to positively address weight, obesity and health, whilst minimizing unintended consequences related to weight and obesity intervention; key recommendations for public health interventions; and key messages to promote to the public.
Resource Information
Date
November 1, 2015
Author
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
Type
Evidence Summary, Example/Component
Setting
Community-at-large, Primary Care, School, Workplace
Age
Children (4-11), Youth (12-17), Adults (18-64), Older Adults (65 and over)
Topic
Chronic Disease Prevention, Healthy Eating, Healthy Weight | Obesity, Mental Health
Language
English
Jurisdiction
Local/Municipal/Regional, Provincial, Provincial (Ontario)
Tags
mental health, obesity, school, social determinants of health, social marketing, strategy, weight