Alberga, Angela S.Russell-Mayhew, Shellyvon Ranson, Kristin M.McLaren, Lindsay2024-06-112024-06-112016-11-07Alberga, A.S., Russell-Mayhew, S., von Ranson, K.M. et al. Weight bias: a call to action. J Eat Disord 4, 34 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-016-0112-4https://hdl.handle.net/1880/11886310.11575/PRISM/46460Weight-related issues (including excess weight, disordered eating and body concerns) are often considered as comprising distinct domains of ‘obesity’ and ‘eating disorders’. In this commentary we argue that the concept of weight bias is an important variable when considering wellbeing across the spectrum of weight-related issues. We make the following six points in support of this argument: i) weight bias is common and has adverse health consequences, ii) shaming individuals for their body weight does not motivate positive behaviour change, iii) internalized weight bias is particularly problematic, iv) public health interventions, if not carefully thought out, can perpetuate weight bias, v) weight bias is a manifestation of social inequity, and vi) action on weight bias requires an upstream, population-level approach. To achieve sustainable reductions in weight bias at a population level, substantive modifications and collaborative efforts in multiple settings must be initiated. We provide several examples of population-level interventions to reduce weight bias.enUnless otherwise indicated, this material is protected by copyright and has been made available with authorization from the copyright owner. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Attribution 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/weight stigmaweight prejudiceoverweighteating behavioursArticlehttps://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-016-0112-4