Table 1 (abstract A123). Documented consequences of weight stigma on health

1. Increase of depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, risk of suicidal ideas

2. Increase of unhealthy/extreme eating habits, body image dissatisfaction , eating disorders

3. Increase of weight, obesity comorbidities and death rate among the population

4. Decreased motivation toward physical activity, treatment requests, plans to change and self-efficacy

5. In health care, shorter examinations, faster and less compelling messages, greater physical distance between physician and patient