Advertisement

"Language is very important."

The UK health minister Nadine Dorries has said that  describing someone as ‘overweight’ is w...

Share this article

18.38 29 Jan 2021


"Language is very important."


Listen to this episode


Share this article

18.38 29 Jan 2021


The UK health minister Nadine Dorries has said that  describing someone as ‘overweight’ is wrong because it harms their body image and may discourage them from getting fitter. Her comments alongside the announcement that  dating app Bumble has banned body-shaming language from its platforms. 

Professor Carel le Roux, obesity physician at St Vincent's Hospital joined Kieran to discuss how to approach the issue of weight and how medical doctors raise the issue of obesity with a patient.

 


Related Episodes

Ask Me Anything: Public Relati...

00:18:33

Ask Me Anything: Public Relations

Lunchtime Live

00:18:33


Should we give newlyweds cash...

00:14:56

Should we give newlyweds cash as a gift?

Lunchtime Live

00:14:56


Have you been stuck waiting in...

00:29:45

Have you been stuck waiting in A&E?

Lunchtime Live

00:29:45


Regional Roundup with Shane Be...

00:13:13

Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty

Lunchtime Live

00:13:13