The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released a statement about the use of weight loss medications for people in higher weight bodies.  It fails to propose genuine “upstream” solutions to the social and environmental factors that create barriers to health for so many people. 

By Katie Borofka - Being able to access hope, meaning, and feeling alive through sexual or other creative expression, even in the darkest moments, is a way to experience resistance, determination, and connection. All people deserve this, regardless of weight, shape, or size. 

Shifting our approach to food and nutrition from weight-centric to one focused on autonomy, respect, equity and social determinants of health aligns with public health values and improves our effectiveness in bettering the overall well-being of our communities and their members.

The racist origin story of the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been well-documented, and its current use continues to perpetuate stereotypes and misinformation. Here are some better options.