Labeling obesity as a disease may have psychological costs
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 12:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Messages that describe obesity as a disease may undermine healthy behaviors and beliefs among obese individuals, according to a new study. The findings show that obese individuals exposed to such messages placed less importance on health-focused dieting and reported less concern about weight. These beliefs, in turn, predicted unhealthier food choices.