Re: Sensitivity to obesity

January 17, 2004

There are so many different ways to look at this one. The things I would

consider mentioning are medical reasons for obesity, comorbidities that

might make it harder to loose weight and/or exercise, types of things

that get harder to do as one gains weight, and medications that might

have an effect on weight gain (ie steroids, some anti-depressants). You

might also want to come up with some sort of example to help people

visualize it. The only thing that comes to mind is one we did for

understanding blindness. We were paired off and asked to describe an

object to our partner as if they were a blind person.

Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

SRVG 7/16/01

Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

479/356/hoping for close to 200

On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 01:30:27 -0500 (EST) sabaroni@... writes:

> I would like your help on this one. There is going to be a

> Sensitivity

> Training Workshop offered in my area. They are particularly

> interested

> in ways to help the disabled to be assisted better. I am thinking

> about

> speaking about the insensitivity to the obese. It is aimed at

> salespeople, waiters and waitresses, receptionists, ushers, guides,

> store clerks, transportaion personel, etc.

> I know we talk about the doctor's offices but I know there are many

> other places we have been that we felt the people were insensitive

> to

> our needs. What are some things I can mention?

>

> Thanks for your input......Sheila

>

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