Celebrating All Bodies
I recently received an email from the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance in recognition of Obesity Care Week 2022. It outlined 5 pillars that would be the week's focus, along with a link to their website at ObesityCareWeek.org. The pillars included "5 core issues that negatively impact people with obesity":
Recognition: the way we care for obesity should be based on health and science, not stigma.
Weight Bias: obesity is not an appropriate measure for a person’s worth or abilities.
Access to Care: proven obesity treatments should be accessible and affordable for everyone.
Science-based Treatment: “eat less and move more” is not a magic cure for obesity.
Prevention: prevention programs should be science-based and improve health.