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Childhood Obesity and the Elimination of Fat Kids
08:42 - 14:45 (06:03)
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy paper on tackling childhood obesity that contains contradictions, like acknowledging the issue of fat shaming while calling for the elimination of fat kids to make them thin, without addressing the systemic inequalities that lead to disparities in health outcomes.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recently came out with a report on how to address obesity in children, but some critics are questioning the equity of their approach, which includes eliminating fat kids and prioritizing weight loss over overall health.
08:42 - 12:55 (04:13)
American Academy of Pediatrics
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recently came out with a report on how to address obesity in children, but some critics are questioning the equity of their approach, which includes eliminating fat kids and prioritizing weight loss over overall health.
ChapterChildhood Obesity and the Elimination of Fat Kids
EpisodeDoctors Have a New Plan for Fat Kids
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The prevalence of childhood obesity is often viewed as a warning sign for adult obesity.
12:55 - 14:45 (01:49)
Obesity
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The prevalence of childhood obesity is often viewed as a warning sign for adult obesity. However, a study shows that 70% of fat adults were not fat kids.