Why Weight? An Introduction to Anti-Fat Bias in Medicine and the Journey toward Size-Inclusive Pediatrics

Why Weight? An Introduction to Anti-Fat Bias in Medicine and the Journey toward Size-Inclusive Pediatrics

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CME available for 1 year after presentation

CME Text Code: 103889

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Institution/Department

Maine Medical Center; Pediatrics

Publication Date

3-26-2026

Comments

OBJECTIVES:

• Establish framework for session and define relevant terminology

• Explore the impact of patient and provider weight bias on health outcomes

• Review the United States' history of anti-fat bias through a social justice lens

• Understand which institutions continue to benefit from the success of the weight loss industry

• Reconsider the proposed link between higher body weight and poorer health outcomes

• Describe current efforts that aim to reduce weight stigma in medicine

• Propose areas for growth within current pediatric practice

Clara Williamson- Resident

Why Weight? An Introduction to Anti-Fat Bias in Medicine and the Journey toward Size-Inclusive Pediatrics

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