Obesity Stigma: Is the ‘Food Addiction’ Label Feeding the Problem?

Obesity is often attributed to an addiction to high-calorie foods. However, the effect of &#8220;food addiction&#8221; explanations on weight-related stigma remains unclear. In two online studies, participants (<i>n</i> = 439, <i>n</i> = 523, respectively, recruited f...

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Main Authors: Helen K. Ruddock, Michael Orwin, Emma J. Boyland, Elizabeth H. Evans, Charlotte A. Hardman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/9/2100