Health Policy, Weight Bias and World Events: Why I refuse to take a neutral stance as a dietitian.
Erin Nelson Erin Nelson

Health Policy, Weight Bias and World Events: Why I refuse to take a neutral stance as a dietitian.

As a dietitian, I don't stay neutral on health policy or weight bias and here's why neither one is separate from what's on your plate. In Canada, adults in the highest weight category have 52% higher odds of reporting healthcare discrimination, and that gap didn't happen by accident. Silence isn't neutral; it's a choice. I'd rather tell you exactly where I stand.

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