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ArticleObesity science & practice2026

Changes to Weight Bias Internalization and Eating Behaviors in Adults Aged 50+ With Overweight or Obesity During a Structured 12-Week Behavioral Weight Management Intervention.

Erica Howes, Kristen R Howard, Eleni Laskaridou, Molly Parker, Austin D'Angelo, Jenna Warnock, Cameron Heidary, Sienna Lambert, Ved Thakur, Brenda M Davy

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Erica HowesVirginia Tech Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise Blacksburg Virginia USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5305-5919
Kristen R HowardVirginia Tech Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise Blacksburg Virginia USA.
Eleni LaskaridouVirginia Tech Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise Blacksburg Virginia USA.
Molly ParkerVirginia Tech Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise Blacksburg Virginia USA.
Austin D'AngeloVirginia Tech Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise Blacksburg Virginia USA.
Jenna WarnockVirginia Tech Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise Blacksburg Virginia USA.
Cameron HeidaryVirginia Tech Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise Blacksburg Virginia USA.
Sienna LambertVirginia Tech Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise Blacksburg Virginia USA.
Ved ThakurVirginia Tech Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise Blacksburg Virginia USA.
Brenda M DavyVirginia Tech Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise Blacksburg Virginia USA.

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Water Intake and Weight Control in Older AdultsR01DK135410 · VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INST AND ST UNIV · 2025 to 2025
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NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK135410
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Abstract

Background: Weight stigma is a prevalent issue among individuals with overweight and obesity pursuing weight loss; however, few studies have examined this issue in middle-aged and older adults. Treatment-seeking populations may also be at risk of disordered eating or excess concern about weight and shape; thus, it is important to evaluate how these parameters may change over the course of a weight loss intervention. Methods: Adults aged 50+ ( Results: Forty-five percent of participants reported previous experiences of weight stigma at baseline through either teasing, unfair treatment, or discrimination. At baseline, the mean WBIS-M score was 3.37 (SD 1.03). From baseline to post-intervention, there were decreases (all Conclusions: These findings suggest that participating in a structured behavioral weight loss program may have beneficial effects on weight bias, body shape concern, and binge eating, consistent with previous findings in weight management interventions in younger populations. Future work is needed to determine if changes to weight bias internalization and eating behaviors persist during weight loss maintenance.

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disordered eatingweight managementweight stigma

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