Health at Every Size (HAES)
The prevailing paradigm and focus on weight loss have been that weight status affects health outcome. A Health at Every Size (HAES) approach has been proposed to address weight bias and stigma in individuals living with obesity and is being proposed by some as a promising public health approach that could lead to better health while at the same time achieving less stigma towards individuals who are overweight or obese. I recommend that clinicians become educated in this new approach and recommend this article that examines the understanding of HAES and challenges the strengths and weaknesses of the research on this topic of weight and health outcomes. A weight-neutral approach might be the best approach for preventing obesity and chronic disease.










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