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Strategies to reduce obesity bias and stigma: compassionate and respectful communication
| Encouraged terms | Discouraged Terms |
|---|---|
| Weight | Morbidly obese |
| Unhealthy weight | Obese |
| Overweight | Fat |
| Preobesity | Heaviness |
| Body mass index | Large size |
| Excessive energy stores | Chubby |
| Affected by obesity | Plump |
| Eating habits/nutrition | Big size |
| Physical activity | Diet |
| Healthy habits | Exercise |
Adapted from Bays HE, et al. 2020. Available at: https://obesitymedicine.org/obesity-algorithm/. Accessed March 26, 2021.
