The article by Puhl and Brownell reviews the literature on discriminatory attitudes and behaviors towards obese individuals, focusing on employment, education, and healthcare settings. It highlights that clear and consistent stigmatization and discrimination are prevalent in these areas. Key findings include: 1. **Employment Settings**: Obese individuals face prejudice and inequity in hiring, with studies showing that they are perceived as less competent, lazy, and unmotivated. They also experience wage penalties, fewer promotions, and higher termination rates compared to their non-obese counterparts. Legal cases have documented instances of obesity-based discrimination in hiring and termination. 2. **Medical and Health Settings**: Health care professionals often hold anti-fat attitudes, which can affect clinical judgments and deter obese patients from seeking care. Studies show that obese patients are less likely to receive recommended weight loss methods and are referred less frequently to weight management programs. Insurance coverage for obesity treatment is inconsistent, with many providers denying coverage for obesity-related treatments. 3. **Education Settings**: Obese children and adolescents face peer rejection, poor evaluations, and lower college acceptance rates. Parental support for obese children is also lower, with conservative parental attitudes positively correlated with BMI. Notable cases of obese students being dismissed from college due to their weight have been documented. The article emphasizes the need for further research to document the prevalence and impact of these discriminatory practices, as well as the importance of addressing these issues to improve the well-being of obese individuals. It also highlights the need for educational approaches to foster positive attitudes and reduce stigma towards obesity.The article by Puhl and Brownell reviews the literature on discriminatory attitudes and behaviors towards obese individuals, focusing on employment, education, and healthcare settings. It highlights that clear and consistent stigmatization and discrimination are prevalent in these areas. Key findings include: 1. **Employment Settings**: Obese individuals face prejudice and inequity in hiring, with studies showing that they are perceived as less competent, lazy, and unmotivated. They also experience wage penalties, fewer promotions, and higher termination rates compared to their non-obese counterparts. Legal cases have documented instances of obesity-based discrimination in hiring and termination. 2. **Medical and Health Settings**: Health care professionals often hold anti-fat attitudes, which can affect clinical judgments and deter obese patients from seeking care. Studies show that obese patients are less likely to receive recommended weight loss methods and are referred less frequently to weight management programs. Insurance coverage for obesity treatment is inconsistent, with many providers denying coverage for obesity-related treatments. 3. **Education Settings**: Obese children and adolescents face peer rejection, poor evaluations, and lower college acceptance rates. Parental support for obese children is also lower, with conservative parental attitudes positively correlated with BMI. Notable cases of obese students being dismissed from college due to their weight have been documented. The article emphasizes the need for further research to document the prevalence and impact of these discriminatory practices, as well as the importance of addressing these issues to improve the well-being of obese individuals. It also highlights the need for educational approaches to foster positive attitudes and reduce stigma towards obesity.