Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, a leading obesity expert, discusses weight bias and weight stigma with Dr. Chana Davis.

As an obesity physician, Dr. Stanford treats people with obesity daily, and sees the challenges they face due to weight bias and weight stigma. This conversation exposes the origins of these biases, why they are so harmful, and how we all have roles to play in defeating them - especially as parents and family members. Dr. Stanford also speaks to the parallels between racism and obesity discrimination.

This episode is the second of a two part conversation. Part one explores the complex causes of obesity and Dr. Stanford's personalized approach to treatment.

Dr. Fatima Stanford is also an internationally recognized physician, scientist, educator, and policy maker, affiliated with Mass General Hospital and the Harvard Medical School. She holds a Medical Degree, a Master's in Public Health, and a Master's of Public Administration. She completed a fellowship in obesity medicine & nutrition and a residency in internal medicine and pediatrics.

Resources:

Test Your Weight Bias (Harvard):https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/canada/selectatest.jsp

Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford: https://hms.harvard.edu/faculty-staff/fatima-cody-stanford

Facing Overweight and Obesity: A Complete Guide for Children and Adults
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43526232-facing-overweight-and-obesity

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Get Real Health provides science-based insights so that you can make smart, healthy choices. Dr. Chana Davis (PhD, Stanford genetics) interviews leading experts who share practical, science-based advice and bust common myths and misconceptions. Show topics span food (nutrition, toxicology, weight loss), exercise, infectious diseases (microbiome, COVID-19), public health (vaccines), and mental wellbeing.

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