Unpacking Weight Science

Author: Fiona Willer

Mainstream weight science is built upon a plethora of assumptions. We now know that many of these assumptions about human body weight and health are flawed. Let me tell you why.
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Ep 18: 'Obesity': Unpacking 'risk' vs 'disease'
Episode 19
Thursday, 18 January, 2024

This episode delves into the definition(s) of 'disease' and 'risk factor' and how body size has come to be understood by various 'body size stakeholders'. At its core, the question is, is being fat the same as being sick? And can telling someone that they’re sick, even when they’re not, actually make them sick? Learning goals: · Identify the differences and similarities of a risk factor vs a disease state · Appreciate the historical, political and financial context of the decision of some to deem BMI>30kg/m2 a ‘diseased’ status · Understand the consequences of using the label ‘obesity’ and it’s classification as a ‘disease’ For professional development: To turn this episode into professional development with a Certificate of Completion, head to the Health Not Diets Pod Course homepage. For courses, coaching, consulting and community in Size Inclusive Approaches, see www.healthnotdiets.com and www.unpackingweightscience.com