Why the American Academy of Pediatrics is WRONG (part 2)

Send us Fan MailThere is a CONTENT WARNING for stigmatizing language, medical weight stigma and medical trauma.  Asher is joined by regular guest Rachel Wardle (she/her), Pediatric Physiotherapist and large fat.  Together they continue the discussion about the recently published American Academy of Pedicatrics (AAP) guidelines on the management of childhood & adolescent oB*siTy, focusing on several Key Action Statements and the lack of evidence supporting them. This includes:Calculating the BMI of ALL children aged 2-18 on an annual basisGiving weight loss advice to children as young as twoOffering weight loss drugs or surgery to children as young as 12/13 More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, talks all things related to weight stigma, fatphobia and fat liberation.  They will be joined by several regular guests as well as guests from throughout the fat activism sphere.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one.Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circleGot a question for the next podcast? Let me know!Connect With MeBUY THE BOOK: Never suffer through another through another weight loss lecture from your doctor againJOIN THE NO WEIGH MOVEMENT: Get a free script when you sign upTHE WEIGHTING ROOM: Community with a neurodivergent flavour. **BOOK CLUB** exclusive to Weighting Room members. BOOK A CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journeyEXPLORE THE MASTERCLASS LIBRARY: Become an expert in your condition and the weight inclusive ways to manage itFREE GUIDES:Evidence-based, not diet nonsenseFind me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.