Myths can be major barriers for people with obesity to access treatment, and educating patients to overcome them is critical.
Angie Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, a nurse practitioner at an obesity treatment clinic in Arizona, discussed 10 obesity myths at the Obesity Medicine Association’s conference to show how they can impact people with obesity and how physicians can help.
Golden said that, as a woman with obesity, she is “incredibly passionate” about the topic. The presentation was based on her opinions of the top 10 myths; there are no data that suggest these are the top