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Welcome!
Our Philosophy
Weight-stigma is pervasive in today's culture. It is physically and mentally harmful and oppressive. beyond/stigma works to reduce weight-stigma and provide health education from a
weight-neutral, Health at Every Size perspective.
Weight Stigma
Weight stigma is “the social rejection and devaluation that accrues to those who do not comply with prevailing social norms of adequate body weight and shape” (Tomiyama et al., 2018)
Health is More Than Size
Factors that Impact Health
Weight Stigma
Sexism
Classism
Homophobia
Racism
Transphobia
Ableism
Ageism
Access to Care
Social Connectedness
Pollution
Housing
Gentics
Economic Stability
Mental Health
Policies
Individual Tools for Health
Stress Reduction
Body
Movement
Nourishment
Mindset
Realtionship to
Self
Boundaries
Societal Changes for Health
Policies
Dismantaling
Oppressive Systems
Access to
Resources
Inclusivity
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