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Body Positivity Meets the New AAP Guidelines on Obesity

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After the American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines about the treatment of obesity in children and adolescents last month, a firestorm ensued, starting with the medicalization of the term obesity. Therapist and body positive activist Zoe Bisbing shares her perspective of this evolving, complex conversation. Show Notes: @mybodypositivehome on IG My Body Positive Home Link to AAP guidelines Emily Oster newsletter NY Times Daily episode Subscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster Newsletter Production by Peoples Media  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Body Positivity Meets the New AAP Guidelines on Obesity

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