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

• मुख्य लेखकों: Lorimer Karen (लेखक), Hunt Kate (लेखक), Gray Cindy M (लेखक), Anderson Annie S (लेखक), Benzeval Michaela (लेखक), Wyke Sally (लेखक)
• स्वरूप: पुस्तक
• प्रकाशित: BMC, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• विषय: 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...