A new study shows that youths have strong opinions about the language their parents use to discuss body weight issues.
Dec. 1, 2022 – With youth obesity on the rise – an estimated 1 in 5 youths are impacted by obesity, according to theconversations about healthy weight are becoming more commonplace not only in the pediatrician’s office, but at home, too. But the language we use around this sensitive topic is important, as youths are acutely aware that words have a direct impact on their mental health.“I think it definitely matters the way that parents and doctors address weight,” she says.
Although results skewed toward the use of more positive words, such as “healthy weight,” over terms like “obese,” “fat” or “large,” there was variation across ethnicity, sexual orientation, and weight status.
“Parental motivation, discussion, interaction on a consistent basis – that dialogue is so critical in kids with obesity,” says Germain, who stresses that all adults, coaches, and educators should consider this study as well.
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