Reflecting on Weight Stigma in Dietetic Practice

In this reflective blog post, I explore key insights from the Dietetic Weight Stigma Q&A (October 2024) and consider how weight bias, language, and systemic assumptions show up in our daily practice.
In this reflective blog post, I explore key insights from the Dietetic Weight Stigma Q&A (October 2024) and consider how weight bias, language, and systemic assumptions show up in our daily practice.
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