Ep8: Obesity Inside Out

Obesity can seem like what strategists call a 'wicked problem'—a problem with so many parts that it's impossible to solve. But some things are changing. While prevalence is still high in developed countries, childhood obesity appears to be plateauing. Social movements like 'Health at Any Size' promote body positive approaches. And at Dr Nic Kormas' clinics, obese patients on average are able to lose 10% of their weight.

Dr Kormas FRACP is the senior endocrinologist behind the Metabolic Rehabilitation Programs at Concord, Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals. He's joined on the program by Dr Jacqui Curran FRACP, a paediatric endocrinologist at Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth; Boyd Swinburn FAFPHM, Professor of Population, Nutrition and Global Health at the University of Auckland; and Dr Sophie Lewis, a public health researcher at the University of Sydney. On today's episode, they talk about strategies and pathways available for addressing obesity—from the psychological to the physical.

 This episode was produced by Anne Fredrickson, with music from Chris Zabriskie ('Readers! Do You Read?' and 'The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan'), David Szesztay ('Point Zero'), and Ayla Nereo ('Oh Love'); photo by Scott Loftesness (via Flickr). 

 Editorial feedback was provided by RACP Fellows Prof Chris Bullen, Prof Hugh Dickson, Dr Bruce Foggo, Dr Jacqueline Hewitt, A/Prof Matthew Links, Dr Rosalie Schultz and Dr Rima Staugas.

Please visit the RACP website for a transcript embedded with citations. Fellows of the College can claim CPD credits for listening and additional reading.  t