In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Drs. Scott Kahan and Elizabeth Holm, highlighted speakers from Overcoming Obesity 2020 – Virtual, about the Health at Every Size Movement and talking with patients about weight and health. Topics covered include opinions on the classification of obesity as a disease, harmful effects of weight stigma and bias, disease consequences associated with obesity, and the importance of how weight and health are discussed with patients.
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Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Resources Mentioned
Health At Every Size Point Counterpoint Panel during Overcoming Obesity 2020
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