What does Health At Every Size mean?
Health at every size, abbreviated HAES, is a form of practicing healthcare that does not stigmatize or make assumptions of an individual based on their weight and shape. Those who practice HAES see weight as only a number, not a risk factor or health marker. HAES practitioners understand that an individual can be metabolically “healthy” at any weight and shape and serve all their patients with compassion, respect, and sensitivity.