Anna Mollow

It is a moral duty for every individual to pursue __________.

physical health.

Society must punish individuals who fail in this pursuit of __________.

health.

Fatness inherently causes __________.

illness.

Fat people can become thin by __________ or lifestyle changes.

dieting

Mollow argues that forcing the pursuit of health marginalizes those with __________ or disabilities.

chronic illnesses

She critiques the punitive societal approach to fatness, which exacerbates health issues and __________.

mental distress.

Mollow points out that the links between fatness and illness are often flawed and influenced by __________ from the weight loss industry.

biases or financial incentives

Diets fail in __________ of cases due to biological factors.

95%.

Healthcare providers should educate themselves on __________ and the experiences of fat people.

'Health at Every Size'

Medical offices should ensure accessibility for __________ bodies.

fat

Avoid weighing patients unless __________.

medically necessary

Use patient-preferred terms like __________ when appropriate.

fat

Treat symptoms without assuming they are caused by __________.

weight

Recognize that thinness does not equate to __________.

health

Mollow emphasizes that hunger is a natural, life-sustaining __________.

signal

The concept of __________ emphasizes that health can be pursued at any __________ and helps to counteract prejudice against fat individuals.

Health at Every Size

Many healthcare systems practice __________ bias, which can negatively affect treatment for fat patients.

weight stigma

__________ among fat individuals often leads to feelings of __________ and worthlessness.

Societal stigma; shame

A key principle of __________ is to recognize that all bodies deserve respect and care, regardless of size.

health equity

Fat individuals often experience __________ in healthcare settings, leading to a decreased likelihood of seeking necessary __________.

discrimination; care

Practices such as __________ can help fat patients feel more comfortable and respected during medical visits.

patient-centered care

The __________ of hunger is a natural, life-sustaining signal that should not be ignored or suppressed.

recognition