We transform nutrition education, policy, and practice to help young people thrive
By employing the framework of weight inclusivity we are rethinking the focus of nutrition education
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What is weight inclusivity? A weight-inclusive approach to health contends that weight is not a primary indicator of health and people of all sizes can be healthy. In this approach, weight is not seen as a health behavior, so health/nutrition interventions are not designed to focus on one’s weight, but rather to encourage health behaviors such as rejecting diet culture, eating a wide variety of food to obtain important nutrients, listening to one’s hunger/satiety cues, respecting one’s body, and participating in movement that feels good. Weight-inclusive approaches often also recognize the social determinants of health, and the impact of anti-fat bias on health by promoting policies and approaches that combat anti-fat bias and inequalities in access to care. Check out our resources page to learn more about weight inclusivity!