BMI is starting to be acknowledged as a less than accurate way to measure health. In addition, conversations are starting around the harmful impact of
weight stigma and how healthcare providers’ own weight bias is negatively influencing their patients’ care.
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Initial Post
After listening to the assigned podcast, share your thoughts on the following questions:
How could assumptions about weight negatively influence medical care? In what ways could assumptions about weight and health hurt people who live in
larger bodies? In what ways could assumptions about weight and health hurt people who live in smaller bodies? Provide at least two examples that illustrate
the differences. Remember to post a substantive post and include links to your sources.
Reply Post
Remember to post a substantive reply that includes links to your sources. Carefully consider the content of your classmate’s post and provide an opposing
perspective or add to their point with a different reference than one that they provided.
References has to be .gov or .edu