Addressing Weight Bias Resources

In 2018, ODPH adopted our Health and Wellbeing Philosophy and Approach to Weight Position Statement. Since then, our members have been compiling, adapting, and creating resources to support public health nutrition messaging that addresses weight bias rather than perpetuates it. ODPH is committed to reducing weight bias to promote health and wellbeing for all Ontarians.

New 2024 Resources

French translation expected Fall 2024

Document Name	Description	Categories	Status	Uploaded by
1. Towards a Weight-Inclusive Approach in Public Health: 2024 Position Statement		weight bias 2024	Public	ODPH Admin
2. Position Statement Executive Summary		weight bias 2024	Public	ODPH Admin
3. Appendix - Position Statement		weight bias 2024	Public	ODPH Admin
4. Resources for further learning		weight bias 2024	Public	ODPH Admin
5. Weight Inclusivity Checklist	This checklist can serve as a tool for assessing the prevalence of weight bias within your organization and ensure that messaging reflects a weight-inclusive approach. The PDF below is a fillable document.	weight bias 2024	Public	ODPH Admin

Position Statement

Document Name	Description	Categories	Status	Uploaded by
Addressing Weight Bias: Call to Action (English)	Update coming soon. Developed for use with public health colleagues or community organizations working to reduce weight bias. November 2019	position statement weight bias	Public	Body Diversity Workgroup
Addressing Weight Bias: Call to Action (FRENCH)	Les préjugés liés au poids: le temps d’agir. November 2019. Developed for use with public health colleagues or community organizations working to reduce weight bias.	position statement weight bias	Public	Executive
Health and Wellbeing Philosophy and Approach to Weight	ODPH Health and Wellbeing Philosophy and Approach to Weight	June position statement weight bias 2018	Public	Southwest RD Group

School Resources

Public health units are mandated to support local school boards. Many Ontario health units may offer training or resources to support local schools and educators to ensure messages don’t perpetuate weight bias and to encourage health and wellbeing for all.

Document Name	Description	Categories	Status	Uploaded by
Mental Health and Weight Bias in Schools	Developed for use with schools to provide information on mental health and weight bias. Created by BDHEWG Schools Subgroup. October 2020.	Resources weight bias school resource	Public	Body Diversity Workgroup
Mental Health and Weight Bias in Schools FRENCH	Santé mentale et préjugés liés au poids à l’école. Developed for use with schools to provide information on mental health and weight bias. Created by BDHEWG Schools Subgroup. October 2020. French version	Resources weight bias school resource	Public	Body Diversity Workgroup
Nurturing Healthy Eaters in Elementary Schools	Describes how school community members can support students in elementary schools (grades JK - 8) to nurture healthy eating. 2019.	Resources weight bias school resource	Public	Body Diversity Workgroup
Nurturing Healthy Eaters in Elementary Schools FRENCH	Describes how school community members can support students in elementary schools (grades JK - 8) to nurture healthy eating. 2019. FRENCH version	Resources weight bias school resource	Public	Body Diversity Workgroup
Nurturing Healthy Eaters in Secondary Schools	Describes how school community members can support students in secondary schools to nurture healthy eating. 2019. English version	Resources weight bias school resource	Public	Body Diversity Workgroup
Nurturing Healthy Eaters in Secondary Schools FRENCH	Describes how school community members can support students in secondary schools to nurture healthy eating. 2019. FRENCH version	Resources weight bias school resource	Public	Body Diversity Workgroup

Health Professional/ Public Health Resources

Some health units may have community and professional training available. Please contact your local health unit for more information.

Document Name	Description	Categories	Status	Uploaded by
Addressing Concerns about Weight Gain while Quitting Smoking	Addressing Concerns about Weight Gain While Quitting Smoking is a 3 page factsheet designed for healthcare providers to understand the evidence related to quitting smoking, nutrition and weight and weight inclusive healthcare and health promotion.	Resources Public Health Resources weight bias	Public	Body Diversity Workgroup
Having a Conversation: Weight Gain while Quitting Smoking Guidance for Addressing Client Concerns	Having a Conversation: Weight Gain While Quitting Smoking Guidance for Addressing Client Concerns is intended as a “pocket/desk guide” for healthcare providers.	Resources Public Health Resources weight bias	Public	Body Diversity Workgroup
ICND Presentation: Towards a Weight Inclusive Approach in Public Health “Language and Terms Handout”	Includes definitions such as "obese and overweight", 'fat', higher-weight/ larger-bodied, weight bias, weight stigma, weight discrimination. Also includes the approaches to weight. June 2024	Resources Public Health Resources weight bias	Public	Body Diversity Workgroup
Quitting Smoking and Your Weight	Quitting Smoking and Your Weight is a one page factsheet for clients who’ve expressed concern about weight gain when quitting smoking.	Resources Public Health Resources weight bias	Public	Body Diversity Workgroup

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Resources compiled, adapted, or created by the ODPH Body Diversity and Health Equity Work Group members and respective public health units