Policymakers and health researchers are increasingly recognising the harms of stigmatising language and attitudes towards larger-bodied people.
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Not all children with high weight will have health consequences. But if your child experiences headaches, trouble sleeping or joint pain, it might be time to see your GP.
Health at every size promotes mindful eating and lifestyle behaviours to pursue health and wellness, without focusing on weight loss. Here’s how it compares to traditional weight-loss approaches.
The weight-loss drug Wegovy is now in Australia. Here’s what the science says about the potential benefits and risks of taking it.
When we’re trying to lose weight and the number on the scales drops rapidly, it seems like we’re on the right track. But losing weight too quickly can cause the loss of muscle, as well as fat.
Some people weigh themselves daily, while others have ditched scales altogether. So what does the evidence say?
Does weight come back when you stop taking drugs like Ozempic? Are these medications simply another (expensive) form of yo-yo dieting? Here’s what we know so far.
We don’t tell people taking statins to treat high cholesterol or drugs to manage high blood pressure they’re cheating or taking the easy way out. Nor should we when people take drugs like Ozempic.
Weight stigma doesn’t have to be malicious or targeted directly at a person to cause harm. Fat microaggressions lead to poorer health, well-being and life outcomes among fat people.
Many have declared drugs like Ozempic could ‘end obesity’. This isn’t just untrue – it also perpetuates fat stigma.
Fermented foods, such as kimchi, have some health benefits. But helping you lose weight? I’m not convinced.
Weight loss can seem like an impossible, unachievable task. But you don’t need to lose a lot of weight to start noticing the health benefits.
While symptoms can be subtle, untreated Hashimoto’s can cause long-term problems with your heart, memory and fertility.
Reduction in physical activity over the last few decades is one of the main culprits in rising obesity rates.
Our metabolism naturally slows down as we age and becomes dysfunctional after dieting. Here’s what you can do to give yours a boost.
The BMI does not distinguish between excess body fat, bone mass or musculature. It also does not interpret the distribution of fat, which is a predictor of health.
The messaging around Ozempic being a miracle cure is not only a lie, it has kicked up a new level of fatphobia.
Female athletes are at increased risk of not eating enough. If energy intake is too low to meet training needs, there can be severe consequences for exercise performance, muscles and health.
Obesity is out and ‘adipose-based chronic disease’ is in, according to a recent paper. But a name change alone won’t fix entrenched stigma.
Deep psychological factors play a part in obesity, including childhood trauma.
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Charles Perkins Centre Research Program Leader, University of Sydney
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Public Health Policy, Deakin University
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Associate Professor, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong
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Associate Research Fellow, School of Medicine, University of Wollongong
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Assistant Professor, Critical Disability Studies, Carleton University
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Professor in Human Development and Family Science, Oklahoma State University
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Career Development Fellow (Lecturer), University of Wollongong
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Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Newcastle
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Innovation - School of Health Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Human Development and Family Science, Oklahoma State University
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Statistician, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Associate Professor of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity, Durham University
