*Trigger Warning: Body size, BMI, and weight loss are discussed in this episode. If you are in a vulnerable position where hearing these topics being discussed is going to trigger you, please do not listen to this episode*

 

Understand why certain terms, like BMI, exist and how they are not absolute and how there are multiple ways to access wellbeing independent of body and or weight loss.

 

 

[8:40] Dr. Mittal’s interest in the specialties of internal medicine, lifestyle medicine, and obesity medicine

[12:54] The term ‘obesity’ — how it’s defined and its designation as a chronic disease

[16:45] BMI and its utility in medicine

[18:52] Ethnicity-specific BMI cutoffs

[19:55] Breakdown of BMI in the US

[23:26] Thoughts on patients asking not to be weighed at the doctor’s office

[25:47] Weight bias and stigma in the medical field

[31:46] Having a higher than recommended BMI but still be metabolically healthy and have desired wellbeing

[37:09] Assessments for wellbeing

[41:40] Other tools used to assist people their goal of decreasing their fat mass or body size

[50:01] Genetics and our environment

[57:00] Percentage of people that maintain weight loss for a prolonged period and adverse health effects of weight cycling

[1:03:00] Methods to improve health and wellbeing outside of dieting

[1:07:56] What she wishes more people knew

[1:10:10] Favorite tip for busy moms to improve their health and wellbeing

 

Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.

 

DR. RICHA MITTAL

https://radianthealthdallas.com

https://instagram.com/richamittalmd

 

 

 

Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.

 

 

 

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