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The Science and Supply of GLP-1s

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Understanding Obesity Medicine

This chapter explores the evolution of obesity medicine as a distinct medical specialty, emphasizing the significance of BMI in diagnosis and the historical misconceptions surrounding obesity. It also highlights the educational gaps for primary care physicians and contrasts two approaches in patient care: weight normative and weight inclusive medicine.

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