Eliminating the weight bias in healthcare | Dr. Noha Polack | TEDxUofW

Can you recognize when you are acting in a biased way? Can you recognize bias in the community around you? In a world obsessed with body size, Dr. Noha Polack’s talk delves into the pervasive impact of weight bias and the urgent need for change. Dr. Noha Polack is a board-certified pediatrician who specializes in helping teens and pre-teens with body image and weight issues. She empowers them to help them love their bodies and take control of their health journey. She teaches professionals/parents to communicate positive messages about health instead of focusing on weight. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@brainygirl]

SO important - so lucky I got to see this live!

[@kiaracrespo2935]

Great Talk!!!!

[@NashFung]

Such an impactful story + message. particularly true when you mentioned how tall people have children we expect tall kids, but we see things differently for children with bigger parents.