Abstract
Weight stigma is pervasive during childhood and adolescent years. Well-established physical and psychosocial health consequences of weight stigma, like disordered eating behaviors, low self-esteem, and higher depressive symptoms, make it especially harmful during a critical period of development for youth. Lasting negative health impacts of these experiences highlight the importance of addressing weight stigma early on. The pediatric health care setting, both physical and social components, can be one of many sources of weight-stigmatizing experiences for youth. This observation has prompted calls for action in the health care setting to reduce weight biases and stigmatizing behavior among pediatric providers.
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