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Social Stigma of Obesity; How to Manage in a Clinical Setting
Bias, stigma, and frank discrimination against persons living with obesity are widespread in our society. We are bombarded with ever-increasing direct and indirect messages praising…
Where Do We Go From Here: Impact of Racism & Racial Disparities on Obesity Rates in African Americans & Clinical Implications
The past few years were filled with many emotions as we adjusted to living through the COVID-19 pandemic. In the US we were also forced…
Understanding Pre-obesity and Overweight in the LGBTQ+ Community
LGBTQ, which stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning, as the acronym suggests, is a large minority group in the United States that also…
Veterans Affected by Obesity
Obesity affects members who served in the US Military (US veterans) at a higher rate than the general population. Military enlists are a pre-selected group…
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