COMP Connected
An informal podcast created for 3rd & 4th year medical students. Episodes cover self-care, professionalism, DEI, residency cycle and discipline specific tips and tricks. Listen in for “problem-focused” short episodes and longer form interviews to gain insights into surviving and thriving through your clinical education.
COMP Connected
Episode 5: DEI Focus - Body Size Bias & the Problematic use of BMI
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Stephanie White, DO
This longer episode (28 minutes) briefly covers the history of BMI and size bias in the United States. Dr. White then offers some alternative approaches to discussing weight, weight loss and body size by shifting the conversation. She suggests asking the patient “How do you want to feel in your body?” and “What do you want your body to be able to do or keep doing?” She covers common pitfalls in movement and nutrition counseling and suggest a more Person-Centered approach to patient care.
Resources
Podcasts and Videos:
- NPR SHORT WAVE: Fat Phobia and It’s Racist Past and Present
- Now This News: How BMI Perpetuates Racism & Hurts Marginalized People
- Maintenance Phase Podcast
Books, Blogs and Articles:
- Sabrina Strings
- Sonya Renee-Taylor
- Emily Nagoski
- Audrey Gordon:
NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool