2017
DOI: 10.1002/oby.21716
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Abstract: Objective Weight stigma is a chronic stressor that may increase cardiometabolic risk. Some individuals with obesity self-stigmatize (i.e., weight bias internalization; WBI). No study to date has examined whether WBI is associated with metabolic syndrome. Methods Blood pressure, waist circumference, and fasting glucose, triglycerides, and HDL cholesterol were measured at baseline in 178 adults with obesity enrolled in a weight-loss trial. Medication use for hypertension, dyslipidemia, and pre-diabetes was inc… Show more

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“…Perceived and internalized weight stigma negatively influence eating behavior, resulting in a greater drive for thinness [24,31], higher body dissatisfaction [31] as well as increased presence of binge eating episodes [24]. Internalized stigma has been shown to be stressful, and it may contribute to negative physical [59] and psychological health issues [62]. One very recent study has shown that it mediates the relationship between weight stigma and disordered eating behavior, indicating that it is important to address this issue in a clinical setting or as part of obesity care management [60].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Perceived and internalized weight stigma negatively influence eating behavior, resulting in a greater drive for thinness [24,31], higher body dissatisfaction [31] as well as increased presence of binge eating episodes [24]. Internalized stigma has been shown to be stressful, and it may contribute to negative physical [59] and psychological health issues [62]. One very recent study has shown that it mediates the relationship between weight stigma and disordered eating behavior, indicating that it is important to address this issue in a clinical setting or as part of obesity care management [60].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These assessments were confirmed in a study where stigma related to diabetes was associated with elevated A1C; increased blood glucose variability; feelings of guilt, shame, blame, embarrassment, and isolation; and negative impacts on social life (32). A recent randomized controlled trial employing the Weight Bias Internalization Scale (40) demonstrated that higher weight stigma predicted increased odds of having high triglycerides (odds ratio 1.88 [95% CI 1.14-3.09]) and may heighten cardiometabolic risk (41).…”
Section: Use Language That Is Free From Stigmamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…WBI may also mediate or moderate the effects of experiencing weight discrimination on physical health outcomes [5,6]. A recent study, for example, found evidence of increased odds of metabolic syndrome among individuals with high levels of WBI [7]. Investigators have called for greater attention to addressing WBI in clinical care settings [8].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…People who report direct experiences with weight stigma (e.g., discrimination or teasing/bullying), as compared to those who do not, have higher levels of WBI [6,9], and research suggests that the cognitive interpretation of these experiences contributes to WBI [10]. Persons with certain demographic characteristics - namely white women - also seem more likely than others to internalize weight bias [7,9,11]. …”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%