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.
Our 30-minute Self-Care & Body Image Workshop, led by two registered dietitians specializing in eating disorders, explores the impact of diet culture, weight bias, and intuitive eating on well-being.
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Christy Harrison is an RD, public health expert, and a journalist with years of experience critiquing diet culture and the wellness industry. Break down the first three chapters of "The Wellness Trap" with us.
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