Rethinking Childhood Health
Maya highlights the troubling trend of children presenting with adult-like health conditions, such as diabetes and high cholesterol, at younger ages. She emphasizes the need to shift the conversation away from weight loss and BMI towards understanding metabolic health and the impact of societal messages on children's self-worth. The discussion underscores the importance of addressing systemic issues rather than focusing solely on thinness as an ideal.In this clip
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469: Has the wellness industrial complex gone too far? | Maya Feller, R.D.
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