Weight stigmatizing experiences associated with disordered eating behaviors

Researchers have found positive parenting and family factors were associated with reduced risk for disordered eating behaviors but did not lessen the influence of weight-stigmatizing experiences on disordered eating in young people. Weight stigmatizing experiences — like weight teasing and hurtful weight-related comments — were associated with higher prevalence of disordered eating behaviors.
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