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Weighty Issues in the Workplace

Christy Greenleaf, Ph.D., ACSM/NPAS Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist

Alexandra Rodriguez, M.S.

POWERFUL IDEAS | PROVEN RESULTS ®


CChange LivesValuable Assets

Support Network


OObjectives

Prevalence

of workplace weight stigma

Consequences

of experiencing weight stigma

Alternative

approach to health

Benefits

of alternative


OObjectives

Prevalence Consequences Alternative BenefitsPPPPPPrrreeevvvaalleennccee CCCConnsseeqquueennccees AAlltternative Beenefits


WWeight Bias in the Workplace

Attitudes or Beliefs –individuals

Weight BiasActions

Weight Discrimination

Attitudes or Beliefs –members of group

Weight Stigma

HiringSalary

PromotionsTerminations

Social exclusion or victimization

Physical aggressionTeasing

Nowrouzi et al., 2015



Puhl & Brownell, 2006

43% experienced bias from employer/ supervisor

54% experienced bias from co-worker



Vanhove & Gordon, 2014

More frequently reported among women

Insects with other stigmatized identities and conditions

More common in early stages of employment process


CConsequences of Weight Bias and Discrimination

Pearl, 2018



Unhealthy copingAvoidance of physical

activity

Pathogenic eating

Pearl, 2018



Body dissatisfactionPoor self-esteem

Increased anxiety and depressive symptoms

Unhealthy coping

Mental health

Pearl, 2018



Unhealthy coping

Mental health

Stress induced psychopathology

Increased cortisol and stress reactivity

Pearl, 2018



Unhealthy coping

Mental health


Health care utilization

Avoidance and delay in seeking care

Pearl, 2018



Unhealthy coping

Mental health


Health care utilization


AAlternative Paradigm: Health at Every Size®

Bacon, 2010https://haescommunity.com/


AAlternative Paradigm: Health at Every Size®

Weight Inclusivity

Health Enhancement

Respectful Care

Eating for Well-Being

Life-Enhancing Movement

HEALTH

WELLNESS

Bacon, 2010


BBenefits of HAES® Approach

Weight Neutral

Sust

aina

ble

Holistic Focus

Socially Just


OObjectives



AAction Steps1. Raise awareness2. Develop knowledge and understanding3. Consider physical environment4. Engage in purposeful programming and staffing5. Recognize importance of words and images 6. Advocate for weight inclusive policies


11. Awareness


22. Knowledge and Understanding


22. Knowledge and Understanding

Stigma – the human cost


33. Physical Environment

◦ Entry and walkways

◦ Chairs and seating

◦ Desk ergonomics


33. Physical Environment

◦ Facilities and operations

◦ Equipment


44. Programming and Staffing

◦ Behavior change

◦ Variation and modification

◦ Diversity


44. Words and Images


Least

Most

Most

Least

Stigmatizing/Blaming Motivating

Chubby Weight BMI OverweightFat Morbidly obeseUnhealthy weight High BMI

4. Words and Images


Puhl, Peterson, & Luedicke, 2011; Puhl, Peterson, & Luedicke 2012

LeastWeight

Unhealthy weightHigh BMI

Most Fat

Morbidly obese

MostUnhealthy weight

Overweight

LeastFat

Morbidly obeseChubby

Stigmatizing/Blaming Motivating

4. Words and Images





Do you have a runner’s body?Women’s Running Magazine


55. Advocate for Weight Inclusive Policies

• Organizational culture and climate• Mission, vision

• Specific practices and policies• Diversity and equity training• Hiring• Promotion• Termination• Compensation• Health promotion


OObjectives



THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!

Lab Directors: Dr. Christy Greenleaf

Dr. Lori Klos

Lab Members:Gretchen PaulsonNatalie Ramsey

Alexandra Rodriguez

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