Obesity is an important societal topic that is misunderstood and often oversimplified in communications. In the ten years to 2018, the number of adults in Australia living with obesity more than doubled. Our efforts haven’t been working. However, there are strong social, genetic, biological, and environmental influences to consider besides the more commonly discussed factors that influence obesity rates. Weight stigma, biases, and discrimination result from an oversimplified view of obesity as a simple personal choice. Additionally, stigma around obesity is correlated with considerable physical and mental health consequences.
Held live on 28 September 2022, this webinar unpacks the complexities and science of obesity and implications for conversations on weight management.
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