Current Trends and Future Directions in Internalized Weight Stigma Research: A Scoping Review and Synthesis of the Literature

IALH Research Fellow Sarah Nutter (Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies) has co-authored a scoping review entitled Current trends and future directions in internalized weight stigma research: a scoping review and synthesis of the literature. Collaborating authors include Jessica Saunders and Rachel Waugh. The article was published in Journal of Eating Disorders. Abstract: Background: Since the …

Weighty Words: Exploring Terminology About Weight Among Samples of Physicians, Obesity Specialists, and the General Public

IALH Research Fellow Sarah Nutter has co-authored a new research article entitled Weighty words: exploring terminology about weight among samples of physicians, obesity specialists, and the general public. Collaborating authors include Oliver W. A. Wilson, Shelly Russell-Mayhew, John H. Ellard, Angela S. Alberga, and Cara C. MacInnis. The article was published in Journal of Communication …

Transforming the Landscape of Obesity Education – The Canadian Obesity Education Competencies

IALH Research Fellow Sarah Nutter has co-authored a new research article entitled Transforming the landscape of obesity education – The Canadian obesity education competencies. The article was published in Obesity Pillars. Abstract:  Background: With ongoing gaps in obesity education delivery for health professions in Canada and around the world, a transformative shift is needed to …

Changing the Global Obesity Narrative to Recognize and Reduce weight Stigma: A Position Statement from the World Obesity Federation

IALH Research Fellow Sarah Nutter has co-authored a new research review entitled Changing the global obesity narrative to recognize and reduce weight stigma: A position statement from the World Obesity Federation. The review was published in Obesity Reviews. Abstract: Weight stigma, defined as pervasive misconceptions and stereotypes associated with higher body weight, is both a …

A Scoping Review of School-Based Anthropometric Measurement

IALH Research Fellow Sarah Nutter has co-authored a new research article entitled A scoping review of school-based anthropometric measurement. Collaborating authors include Oliver W. A. Wilson, Michella Thai, Lindsay Williams, Maxine Myre and Shelly Russell-Mayhew. The article was published in Obesity Reviews. Abstract: Though anthropometric measurement (AM) frequently occurs in school settings, it is not …

Validating the Sociocultural Influences on Fear of Fat Scale (SI-FAT) on a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Sample of College Women

IALH Research Fellow Sarah Nutter has co-authored a new research article with Jessica F. Saunders and Greis Beharaj entitled Validating the Sociocultural Influences on Fear of Fat Scale (SI-FAT) on a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Sample of College Women. The article was published in Body Image. Abstract: The fear of fat, or fear of gaining …

A Scoping Review of Obesity Education Interventions for Current and Prospective Medical Professionals in Canada

IALH Research Fellow Sarah Nutter has co-authored a new research article entitled A scoping review of obesity education interventions for current and prospective medical professionals in Canada. Collaborating authors include Taniya S. Nagpal, Nicole Pearce, Sanjeev Sockalingam, Raed Hawa, Khushmol K. Dhaliwal, Dayna Lee-Baggley, Mohamed El-Hussein, Helena Piccinini-Vallis, Michael Vallis, Liz Dennett, Mary Forhan, Stasia …

Weight Stigma and Health Misinformation: A Systematic Review of Research Examining Correlates Associated With Viewing The Biggest Loser

IALH Research Fellow and co-lead of IALH’s Populations and Health Research Cluster has co-authored a new research article entitled Weight Stigma and Health Misinformation: A Systematic Review of Research Examining Correlates Associated With Viewing The Biggest Loser with Jessica F. Saunders. The article was published in Stigma and Health. Abstract: Education-based reality television shows that …

Exploring Body Dissatisfaction in Pregnancy and the Association with Gestational Weight Gain, Obesity, and Weight Stigma

IALH Research Fellow Sarah Nutter has co-authored a new research article entitled Exploring body dissatisfaction in pregnancy and the association with gestational weight gain, obesity, and weight stigma. Collaborating authors include Isabelle F. Hill, Kirina Angrish, Ximena Ramos-Salas, Harneet Minhas, and Taniya S. Nagpal. The article was published in Midwifery. Abstract:  Objective: Body dissatisfaction in …

Taking Weight Out of the Equation: Unintended Harms of Weight-Focused Health Discourse in Schools

IALH Research Fellow Sarah Nutter has co-authored a new research article entitled Taking Weight Out of the Equation: Unintended Harms of Weight-Focused Health Discourse in Schools. Collaborating authors include Elizabeth Tingle, Jessica F. Saunders and Shelly Russell-Mayhew. The article was published in Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. Abstract: Weight-neutral approaches emphasize improving individuals’ …

Exploring Weight Bias Internalization in Pregnancy

Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Sarah Nutter has co-authored a research article entitled Exploring weight bias internalization in pregnancy. Other authors include Taniya S. Nagpal, Ximena Ramos Salas, Michael Vallis, Helena Piccinini-Vallis, Angela S. Alberga, Rhonda C. Bell, Danilo F. da Silva, Margie H. Davenport, Laura Gaudet, Angela C. Incollingo Rodriguez, Rebecca H. Liu, Maxine …

Changes in Pre-Service Teacher Personal and Professional Attitudes Following a Comprehensive School Health Course

Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Sarah Nutter has co-authored a journal article entitled “Changes in Pre-Service Teacher Personal and Professional Attitudes Following a Comprehensive School Health Course”. Other authors include Jessica F. Saunders, Isabel Brun, Deinera Exner-Cortens, and Shelly Russell-Mayhew. The article was published in Canadian Journal of Education. Abstract:  Comprehensive school health (CSH) is …

“I Am More than My Country of Origin”: An Arts-Based Engagement Ethnography with Racialized Newcomer Women in Canada

Publication Alert! IALH Affiliate Sarah Nutter has published an articled with co-authors Danielle J. Smith, Amy Green, Anusha Kassan, Monica Sesma-Vazquez, Nancy Arthur, and Shelly Russell-Mayhew entitled “I Am More than My Country of Origin”: An Arts-Based Engagement Ethnography with Racialized Newcomer Women in Canada  Abstract:  Many women immigrate with the hope that they will …