In this episode I'm setteling a long time dabte of why obesity is classified as a chronic, complex disease rather than a willpower problem, reflecting insights from the Obesity Medicine Association’s annual conference in San Diego.
Labeling obesity a disease can expand access to medical and surgical care, reduce stigma, and support research including GLP-1 therapies.
00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
00:36 OMA Conference Takeaways
02:20 Willpower Myth Debunked
03:29 Why Disease Label Matters
03:50 Metabolism Fights Weight Loss
04:33 Setpoint Theory Explained
05:10 Genetics and Hunger Signals
05:56 Leptin Resistance and Gut Brain
06:38 Why Rates Rose So Fast
07:08 Obesogenic Environment Factors
07:59 Lifestyle Choices in Treatment
09:15 Benefits of Calling It Disease
10:09 Wrap Up and Share
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