Weight Stigma, Chronic Stress, Unhealthy Diet, and Obesity in Chilean Adults

ConclusionsWeight stigma is an important determinant of obesity and is associated with high levels of chronic stress and unhealthy diet in Chilean adults. Our results provide further support for the multifactorial nature of obesity and can inform future interventions aimed promoting weight loss in people with overweight and obesity.
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research