May 15, 2024
Adolescent and Young Adult Health Research Network National Adolescent and Young Adult Health Information Center

Topic :: Healthy Weight


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  • Preventing Weight Stigma in Obesity Prevention Campaigns

    • The AYAH-RN supported an on-line adaption of an in-person weight stigma prevention project. Led by Bryn Austin, PhD, in partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard University, the project aims to teach public health professionals strategies to mitigate weight stigma in obesity prevention campaigns. Participants develop an evidence-based health communication campaign focused on childhood obesity prevention that is attentive to ethical concerns…