Discussing Serious Problems with the American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Higher-Weight Children and Adolescents

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:

• Shame Free Eating: The Origins of BMI with Emma
• Maintenance Phase: The Body Mass Index