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Weight stigma is a burden around the world – and has negative consequences everywhere

  • Written by Rebecca Puhl, Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences and Deputy Director, UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, University of Connecticut
imageWeight stigma occurs in many developed countries, not just the U.S. and often has devastating consequences. SIPhotography/Getty Images

Lazy. Unmotivated. No self-discipline. No willpower.

These are just a few of the widespread stereotypes ingrained in American society about people who have a higher body weight or larger body size. Known as weight...

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