"Respondents reported more mistrust of physicians who are overweight or obese, were less inclined to follow their medical advice, and were more likely to change providers if the physician was perceived to be overweight or obese, compared to normal-weight physicians who elicited significantly more favorable reactions.
This study suggests that providers perceived to be overweight or obese may be vulnerable to biased attitudes from patients, and that providers’ excess weight may negatively affect patients’ perceptions of their credibility, level of trust and inclination to follow medical advice."
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Tough the hook of the article is the relationship between Doctor and patient and how the weight of the Doctor effects that relationship. The deeper issue brought up by Dr Briffa is the fact that how we look is more than diet. The frustrating thing for most people is that they workout hard and eat right yet don't have a six-pack. The development or more to the point the visibility of abdominals is related to so many other factors than diet and exercise. The most prominent being genetics. We all need to exercise and eat a diet primarily made up of whole foods that are as fresh as we can afford. The loss of belly fat, overall weight and improved metabolics are the greatest benefits of this activity. If you develop a pleasing physique along the way consider yourself blessed.
Work Smarter; Not Harder!
Dr David Marcon
Marcon Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
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