Negative stereotypes persist across the board and the attitudes result in many Americans being blamed, teased, bullied, mistreated and discriminated against, causing real harm.
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Between 76% and 88% of the people surveyed had experienced weight-shaming from a parent, sibling or other family member, mostly during childhood and adolescence.