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There is no escaping the fact that many people feel uncomfortable in both raising and discussing the issue of body weight. Society’s view of overweight and obesity is generally very negative and many worry that raising the issue of a person’s weight could be interpreted as a comment on the individual’s personal appearance. The prejudice that surrounds obesity also leaves many patients reluctant to seek help for fear of being made to feel ashamed. Healthcare professionals need to examine their own attitudes and beliefs towards obesity and to consider how best to broach the subject of weight management with individual patients.
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