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Obesity not defined by weight, says new Canada guideline – BBC News
A new Canadian clinical guideline aims to reduce stigma against overweight patients.
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Obesity should be defined by a person’s health – not just their weight, says a new Canadian clinical guideline.
It also advises doctors to go beyond simply recommending diet and exercise.
Instead, they should focus on the root causes of weight gain and take a holistic approach to health.
The guideline, which was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Tuesday, specifically admonished weight-related stigma against patients in the health system.
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