This longer episode (28 minutes) briefly covers the history of BMI and size bias in the United States. Dr. White then offers some alternative approaches to discussing weight, weight loss and body size by shifting the conversation. She suggests asking the patient “How do you want to feel in your body?” and “What do you want your body to be able to do or keep doing?” She covers common pitfalls in movement and nutrition counseling and suggest a more Person-Centered approach to patient care.
Resources
Podcasts and Videos:

• NPR SHORT WAVE: Fat Phobia and It’s Racist Past and Present
• Now This News: How BMI Perpetuates Racism & Hurts Marginalized People
• Maintenance Phase Podcast

Books, Blogs and Articles: 

• Sabrina Strings
• Sonya Renee-Taylor
• Emily Nagoski
• Audrey Gordon:
  • https://elemental.medium.com/10-things-health-care-providers-can-do-to-better-treat-their-fat-patients-6ac7131eb20c
  • https://www.yourfatfriend.com/

NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool