The Weight-Inclusive versus Weight-Normative Approach to Health: Evaluating the Evidence for Prioritizing Well-Being over Weight Loss

• Main Authors: Tracy L. Tylka (Author), Rachel A. Annunziato (Author), Deb Burgard (Author), Sigrún Daníelsdóttir (Author), Ellen Shuman (Author), Chad Davis (Author), Rachel M. Calogero (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Using an ethical lens, this review evaluates two methods of working within patient care and public health: the weight-normative approach (emphasis on weight and weight loss when defining health and well-being) and the weight-inclusive approach (emphasis on viewing health and well-being as multifacet...