To mark World Obesity Day, and due to popular demand, we hosted our fourth annual Rapid Talks series on Monday 6th March 2023. The theme this year is Changing Perspectives: Let’s talk about obesity.
Misconceptions about obesity lead to harmful shame and blame and minimise efforts to address obesity as a complex systems issue that needs coordinated action across all levels of society. This World Obesity Day’s theme challenges us to change the narrative around obesity by addressing these misconceptions.
This talk was presented by Terri-Lynne South, Chairperson, RACGP SIG Obesity Management, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Special Interest Group for Obesity Management.
"My first career was as a dietitian and I worked in several tertiary hospitals, community health centers and private practice, primarily regarding weight management and diabetes. I then retrained as a medical practitioner and have worked as a General Practitioner for the last 14 years. Since 2022 I have focused solely on obesity management and the management of weight-related health conditions."
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