Weight bias internalization among adolescents seeking weight loss: Implications for eating behaviors and parental communication

Background: Emerging evidence has demonstrated a high prevalence of weight bias internalization (WBI) among adults, as well as consistent links between internalization and adverse psychological and physical health. However, research examining WBI in youth and its impact on their health is scarce, es...

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Main Authors: Himmelstein, M.S (Author), Puhl, R.M (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018
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