March 1st – Weight bias is negative attitudes, beliefs, judgments, stereotypes, and discriminatory acts aimed at individuals simply because of their weight. Bias can occur in all areas of life such as, school, healthcare, the workplace and even among family and friends. It also takes many forms – verbal, written, media, online and more. Weight
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ABC Action News released a short segment on the Stop Weight Bias Campaign on January 12, 2021 that featured OAC Chairwoman, Patty Nece, JD. This segment dives into the harmful effects of weight bias and brings on Patty Nece to discuss her experience with weight bias and the negative impact it can have on someone’s
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) has launched a new national public awareness campaign, titled “Stop Weight Bias” in an effort to raise awareness about the negative impact of weight bias from childhood to adulthood and highlight the areas of life where people affected by obesity face weight bias the most, such as
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