Weight bias and weight stigma is present in healthcare settings negatively affecting people with obesity. Healthcare professionals should be aware of how their potential bias and stigma may be impacting clients with obesity. With obesity projected to rise among the world, the healthcare environment needs to be more accepting and accommodating.
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