The experience of stigma has been shown to have direct harmful effects on health. A growing body of research indicates that weight stigma is prevalent throughout society, including in academic and employment contexts, and in the news and entertainment media.
Membership is worldwide and is open to applicants who can demonstrate 'a genuine interest in the science of human or animal nutrition'.
SECTIONS
The Irish Section includes over 250 Nutrition Society members and is chaired by Dr Mary Ward.
The Scottish Section of Nutrition Society has a mailing list of over 300 members and exists to arrange research meetings easily accessible to Scottish Members.
