Weight Bias in the Media and the Origins of BMI - Part 1
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Weight Bias in the Media and the Origins of BMI - Part 1

2022-10-19

Dr. Rebecca Boswell again joins Andy Dean for a discussion of our attitudes towards body size, including the myth that body size is a determinant of health. Andy and Dr. Boswell also delve into the history of body mass index (BMI), who created it, its original purpose, and its real value in health assessment.

 

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