NHS officials in Scotland have told medical staff not use the word ‘obese’ when to talking to mums and dads about their children.
The new guidance for health, educational and social care professionals also suggest that even the word “overweight” should be carefully used. It claims that ‘unhealthy weight’ is the most appropriate term.
“When talking (to parents) about a child’s weight, never say ‘obese’ and use ‘overweight’ with caution and sensitivity. Best of all is ‘health weight’ or ‘unhealthy weight,” the guidance states.
However, some experts believe that the NHS risk tiptoeing around the serious issue of child obesity.
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