Obesity is widely misunderstood as being solely a result of poor diet or lifestyle. Photo: AP PHOTO

Women face unique challenges when it comes to managing weight, including fluctuating hormones at various life stages, something that has advocates calling for health professionals to abandon a one-size-fits-all approach.

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Obesity is widely misunderstood as being solely a result of poor diet or lifestyle, despite impacting two in three Australians.

It is a complex issue, yet stigma and shame are commonplace and can prevent people accessing care.

Wendy Manuell has experienced challenge

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