Having an overweight surgeon general has its upside
By Talia Whyte
The Grio
Ever since President Obama nominated Alabama physician Regina Benjamin for the position of surgeon general, the blogosphere has been buzzing about the doctor’s weight. No, they’re not talking about the weight of her accomplished resume, which includes receiving a Genius Grant from the MacArthur Foundation and being the first black woman to be on the American Medical Association’s board of trustees.
Everyone seems to be up in arms about Benjamin’s physical weight. Many question how effective the nation’s next top doctor can be in promoting good health choices if she isn’t leading by example.
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