Words matter: a qualitative investigation of which weight status terms are acceptable and motivate weight loss when used by health professionals

• Main Authors: Lorimer Karen (Author), Hunt Kate (Author), Gray Cindy M (Author), Anderson Annie S (Author), Benzeval Michaela (Author), Wyke Sally (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Health professionals have an important role to play in the management of obesity, but may be unsure how to raise weight issues with patients. The societal stigma associated with excess weight means that weight status terms may be mis...