Appetite November 2014 PMID 24997407

Weight stigma is stressful. A review of evidence for the Cyclic Obesity/Weight-Based Stigma model.

A Janet Tomiyama

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The overall tone demonstrates strong agreement, as several posts reinforce the idea that weight stigma causes stress and health problems, with phrases like 'so fat-shame violates the Hippocratic oath' and 'weight stigma causes sustained cortisol production,' illustrating both emotional engagement and acknowledgment of the research's significance. Words such as 'favorite overview' also show genuine interest and consideration of the model's relevance to health disparities.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly affirm the findings, emphasizing weight stigma's negative effects on health and calling for action.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show a moderate interest, discussing the implications but not delving deeply into technical details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments reflect genuine engagement, with references to health outcomes and societal issues, indicating a meaningful interaction.

ImpactHigh impact

Discussions highlight the importance of the topic, with some posts citing it as a crucial explanation for health disparities and advocating for change.

Abstract in brief

  • The Cyclic Obesity-Weight Based Stigma (COBWEBS) model suggests that weight stigma creates a vicious cycle where stress and emotional responses lead to increased eating and cortisol production, which in turn promote weight gain and make weight loss more difficult.
  • The review highlights that although weight stigma is common, its potential to exacerbate weight gain through psychological and physiological pathways has been understudied, emphasizing the need for further research.
  • It also explores strategies for individuals to break free from this cycle and advocates for future studies to better understand and address the impact of weight stigma on health and weight management.

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@ebulo4ka · X

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@kittystryker · X

@AJKayWriter @barrydeutsch @CHSommers @TheEconomist But don't take my word for it - https://t.co/cqp7p3d2Or https://t.co/SsqLj3ITk7 https://t.co/p9REZBssZP https://t.co/Ev9rID3zZ2 https://t.co/hCbcqtuy59

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@mags_steele · X

@statsepi @Alexand19846078 @MaritaHennessy I'm not well up on lit about treatment disparities in healthcare settings or stuff like that, but this is one of my favourite overviews/theories about how weight stigma might itself be harmful to health: https://t.co/59DzXNFus4

Apr 30, 2020 · 1 like · 1,346 followers View post →
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@LettersClark · X

Weight stigma causes sustained cortisol production and subsequent negative health outcomes. (https://t.co/9eAgy0zrYd) It also leads to worse provider care. (https://t.co/0Tr7Og4pdI) So fat-shame violates the Hippocratic oath ("First do no harm). Can we stop now? #FatShame

Jul 7, 2022 · 1 like · 595 followers View post →
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@selllarrwf · X

RT @ebulo4ka: Стресс, вызванный стигматизацией, сам по себе провоцирует переедание 1)https://t.co/mpepoQnro2 2)https://t.co/FNdRY7cEiR 3)ht…

Mar 14, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,531 followers View post →
klowi
@echoesunsun · X

sources cause some people think this isn't a big issue and we are just making a "fuss" abt it Tomiyama A. J. (2014). Weight stigma is stressful. A review of evidence for the Cyclic Obesity/Weight-Based Stigma model. Appetite, 82, 8–15. https://t.co/bURE3pS2io

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RT @ebulo4ka: Стресс, вызванный стигматизацией, сам по себе провоцирует переедание 1)https://t.co/mpepoQnro2 2)https://t.co/FNdRY7cEiR 3)ht…

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@SnekTread @BarbieAgitprop A lit review of this effect: https://t.co/Xoaw5hbMTc

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@kittystryker · X

@AJKayWriter @barrydeutsch @CHSommers @TheEconomist But don't take my word for it - https://t.co/cqp7p3d2Or https://t.co/SsqLj3ITk7 https://t.co/p9REZBssZP https://t.co/Ev9rID3zZ2 https://t.co/hCbcqtuy59

Mar 6, 2023 · 4 likes · 12,727 followers View post →
JB—HeavyWeight Track Star—Clark
@LettersClark · X

Weight stigma causes sustained cortisol production and subsequent negative health outcomes. (https://t.co/9eAgy0zrYd) It also leads to worse provider care. (https://t.co/0Tr7Og4pdI) So fat-shame violates the Hippocratic oath ("First do no harm). Can we stop now? #FatShame

Jul 7, 2022 · 1 like · 595 followers View post →
klowi
@echoesunsun · X

sources cause some people think this isn't a big issue and we are just making a "fuss" abt it Tomiyama A. J. (2014). Weight stigma is stressful. A review of evidence for the Cyclic Obesity/Weight-Based Stigma model. Appetite, 82, 8–15. https://t.co/bURE3pS2io

Jun 19, 2022 · 565 followers View post →
арёл
@selllarrwf · X

RT @ebulo4ka: Стресс, вызванный стигматизацией, сам по себе провоцирует переедание 1)https://t.co/mpepoQnro2 2)https://t.co/FNdRY7cEiR 3)ht…

Mar 14, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,531 followers View post →
Булочка с укоризной
@ebulo4ka · X

Стресс, вызванный стигматизацией, сам по себе провоцирует переедание 1)https://t.co/mpepoQnro2 2)https://t.co/FNdRY7cEiR 3)https://t.co/n9V8rC4Toj

Mar 12, 2021 · 498 likes · 2 shares · 2,176 followers View post →
msteele.bsky.social
@mags_steele · X

@statsepi @Alexand19846078 @MaritaHennessy I'm not well up on lit about treatment disparities in healthcare settings or stuff like that, but this is one of my favourite overviews/theories about how weight stigma might itself be harmful to health: https://t.co/59DzXNFus4

Apr 30, 2020 · 1 like · 1,346 followers View post →
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