Health Professions
4 years ago

Shaming kids for obesity doesn't work, causes harm, says AAP.

The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter
Don't harm children by shaming them for obesity; stigma doesn't work, says AAP
Alison Knopf

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Shaming children for being obese doesn't help them lose weight, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. Stigmatizing kids with obesity actually causes harm. The AAP's Section on Obesity released a statement saying that using hurtful words can be damaging.

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