Health for Every BodyGovernments and health organizations around the world have declared “war” on the epidemic of obesity. Acceptable body weight standards have been repeatedly lowered so that two-thirds of the American population is now considered to be overweight and in need of treatment. Yet, there is no evidence that any of these treatments is effective and there is growing concern about negative consequences. As a result children, women of all sizes and increasing numbers of men suffer from an intense fear of fat that plays havoc with their self-esteem and promotes disordered eating and exercise behavior. Incorporating the latest research, this presentation will explore the social, political, economic, and scientific foundations of the War on Obesity. The philosophical and scientific basis of an alternative, evidence-based approach for helping people with weight- and eating-related concerns to improve their self-care, self-esteem, and health will be introduced, as well as implications for worksite programming.