This is a rough episode. I discuss aspects of the new guidelines put out by the AAP, and the reasons they are harmful to children and scientifically unsound.
Here are links to additional resources discussed in the episode:
Response to AAP Guidelines from IFEDD (International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians)
Ragen Chastain’s detailed article that I read from in the episode and highly recommend you read.
Podcasts about BMI:
Julie, thank you so much for bringing attention to this. I hope for the sake of our kids that this message gets out more and more. Why is change SO slow going or maybe non existent when it comes to the way the medical community approaches weight even though the research is there to prove what you’re saying?!