In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah dive into the politics of obesity as a disease. The girls break down the history of when obesity was first defined as a disease. They also break down how the educational system has pushed the obesity epidemic ideology as well the effects of weight stigma. Lastly, the girls propose alternatives to weight-centric care.
*Disclaimer: Individuals in larger bodies should be at the center of this debate. Listen to the fat activists and their stories. Don’t just take our word for it.
BMI is Bullsh*t: https://www.theupbeetdietitians.com/episodes/bmi-is-bullshit
The Ozempic Craze:https://www.theupbeetdietitians.com/episodes/the-ozempic-craze
Set PointTheory and How it Relates to Weight Loss: https://www.theupbeetdietitians.com/episodes/set-point-theory-and-how-it-relates-to-weight-loss
Association for Size, Diversity, and Health: https://asdah.org/
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