1min snip

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast cover image

REBOOT #324: Obesity Medicine FAQ with Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

NOTE

How to Balance Weight and BMI

Weight and BMI are not accurate indicators of health. Just because the number on the scale decreases, it doesn't mean someone is healthier. We don't know if the weight loss is due to muscle, water, or fat. In the hospital, patients can lose weight due to illness, but their overall health may not improve. Instead of focusing on reaching a specific number, we should shift our mindset. It's important to ask patients about their weight history to get a better understanding of their journey.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode