Untangling Weight and Health: A Physician’s Perspective – Lisa Erlanger

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Though we may have become aware of the harms of diet culture, many of us still worry about the negative impacts of weight on health. We may actively promote our clients’ journey towards body positivity but continue to “watch our own weight.” We may feel comfortable with weight neutral self-care, but only up to a certain BMI or with certain health conditions. This session will explore the myths and realities of the relationship between weight and health. Through cases, research, and resources, you will be empowered to reduce weight stigma in your office and to advocate for a weight-inclusive approach to health for all your clients. 

Speaker

Lisa Erlanger, MD
University of Washington — The Emily Program
Lisa Erlanger, MD, is a board-certified family physician whose practice focuses on primary care of larger-bodied individuals, and medical care of eating disorders and mental health concerns. As a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, she teaches courses including patient-centered care and communication, and ecology of health and medicine. She speaks nationally about weight stigma, weight inclusive primary care and eating disorders. Dr. Erlanger is a Certified Body Trust (R) Provider through Be Nourished in Portland, OR. She believes all people deserve trauma informed, gender affirming, weight inclusive health care.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Lisa Erlanger has an employment relationship with the University of Washington School of Medicine. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Lisa Erlanger is a member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, the International Association for Eating Disorders, and the Association for Size Diversity and Health.

Objectives

1. Analyze the relationships among weight, weight stigma, and health.
2. Apply weight inclusive health principles to common clinical scenarios.
3. Critically appraise weight-related health research.

Outline

• Weight and Health: Correlation vs Causation
• Weight Stigma as a Key Driver of Health Disparities
• Weight Inclusive Healthcare Philosophy and Practice
• Resources
• Limitations of the research and potential risks

Target Audience

• Counselors
• Social Workers
• Psychologists
• Psychiatrists
• Marriage & Family Therapists
• Addiction Counselors
• Registered Dietitians & Dietetic Technicians
• Nurses
• Other mental health professionals

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