New Guidelines Are Going To Harm Kids -- Kanoelani Patterson, Dr. Asher Larmi, Dr. Rachel Millner, & Ragen Chastain

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released new guidelines for weight management interventions in children. These recommendations include weight loss medications and bariatric surgeries, both of which are unethical and not evidence-based. Gathering to discuss the implications, their fears, and what we can do to protect the most marginalized children are Kanoelani Patterson, Dr. Asher Larmi, Dr. Rachel Millner, & Ragen Chastain.

Experts on this episode:

Kanoelani Patterson (she/her) is a Black, fat-positive masters social worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents & families. Kanoelani is also a powerlifter and co-author of the anthology called “Deconstructing the Fitness Industrial Complex: How to resist, dis ...