The majority of Americans are now overweight or obese

Weight bias is said to be the last culturally acceptable form of discrimination. As the majority of Americans are now overweight or obese, weight bias is an important social issue that no one can afford to ignore. Please watch the series of videos below to get an idea of venues in which weight bias manifests and some of the many detrimental effects people experience as a result. Before watching the videos, however, think about these questions:

What are your current views about overweight and obese individuals?
How comfortable are you with friends, family or working with patients of different sizes?