What is ‘health at every size’ lifestyle counselling? How does it compare with weight-focused treatments?
- Written by: Clare Collins, Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
Health at every size (or HAES) is a lifestyle counselling approach that promotes mindful eating and lifestyle behaviours to pursue health and wellness, without focusing on weight loss. Weight loss is seen as a beneficial side effect, rather than a goal.
The Association for Size Diversity and Health first developed the approach in 2003 and revised...