Weight Bias Issues

Sign-on to OAC’s Letter Addressing Weight Bias in CBS’s Blue Bloods

HERE’S THE ISSUE: A recent episode of CBS’ Blue Bloods featured a character’s decision to have gastric bypass surgery in a negative light. The episode, which shamed the character’s decision and referred to surgery as the “easy way out” and a “cosmetic procedure,” is offensive and unacceptable. Bariatric surgery is a scientifically sound treatment for obesity and no one should be discriminated for seeking this tool.

YOUR ASK: Add your name to our letter to CBS executives to help end weight bias on television!

TAKE ACTION

Weight Bias Issues

Tweet/post replies to social media articles that focus on weight-loss instead of health
Call out someone for not using People First Language or appropriate visuals
Discuss People First Language with family and friends
Write a letter to a T.V. show that shares characters affected by obesity (positive or negative)
Let us know when you correct someone for not using People First Language for obesity
Tag your providers office on social media when you have a good experience or if they are patient-friendly

Past Weight Bias Issues

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