Human cost of Obesity

Question 1

define weight bias

Answer 1

negative attitudes, beliefs or feelings towards someone because of their weight or size; devaluationbased on weight/size

Question 2

define explicit bias

Answer 2

overt negative attitude towards people (those with bigger or smaller bodies)

Question 3

define implicit bias

Answer 3

unconcious attitude towards people (bigger or smaller size) and can shapes our interactions

Question 4

define internalized bias

Answer 4

self directed to the extent which an individual endorses negative beliefs about themselves (because of their size)

Question 5

what can bias lead to?

Answer 5

stigma, predjudice, stereotypes and discrimmination

Question 6

define weight stigma

Answer 6

manifestations of bias (ex. in health care, some see a fat person and believe they will be less compliant and assume the treatment will not work)

Question 7

define discrimmination

Answer 7

unjust treatment of people/individual because of their weight/size

Question 8

at what BMI does weight bias start at for men/ women

Answer 8

women: 27
men: 30

Question 9

why is weight bias so common?

Answer 9

it is something you cannot hide

Question 10

what domains can weight bias be seen in? (6)

Answer 10

media
healthcare
home/social
educational
relationships
workplace

Question 11

what psychological consequences can weight bias have?

Answer 11

depression
lower self esteem/acceptance
lower life satisfaction

Question 12

how can weight bias foster avoidance?

Answer 12

people with obesity will avoid physical activity and health care settings when feeling discriminated against

Question 13

what can be done to move forward against weight bias/discrimination? (4)

Answer 13

1. Address the issue by attacking the problem of obesity, not the people who have it
2. Put people first in obesity (language)
3. Examine your view-
4. Create a non-judgemental atmosphere- take a sensitive & respectful approach/avoid blaming.