TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Weight bias, stigmatization, and bullying of obese youth
JO  - Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care
A1  - Browne, N.T.
SP  - 107
EP  - 115
VL  - 7
IS  - 3
N2  - Obese children suffer psychological, social, and health-related consequences of weight bias and discrimination. Weight-based stigmatization toward obese youth is unrelenting, pervasive, and cruel. This paper reviews the definitions of weight-related bias and victimization, including bullying, discusses the consequences of these acts, examines current anti-bullying programs, and suggests future directions. The author recommends that all overweight or obese children (especially in school or clinical settings) be assessed for weight-based victimization with appropriate interventions employed if discovered. © Copyright 2012, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. 2012.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1557-1467
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/bar.2012.9972
ID  - ref1
ER  -