Pediatricians can be hurtful when talking about kids’ weight. Here’s how to handle it

Today – Meghan Holohan

Weight bias or stigma occurs when people assume certain harmful things about people who have larger bodies. Often people incorrectly believe someone has obesity because they are lazy, eat too much junk food or aren’t smart. But researchers know that obesity is a chronic condition that often has multiple causes.

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