Guide for parents on obesity
A guide to help overweight status in children.
Key Points
The numbers are staggering! About one in three children are overweight, and are at risk for becoming overweight or obese adults. It's time that parents take some simple steps to keep children healthy.
To prevent obesity...
-Remember that you are a role model for your child. If you are overweight, your children are likely to become overweight. See your physicians for a realistic weight management strategy.
-If you suspect your child is overweight, see your pediatrician. There are new strategies he or she may use to determine if your child is overweight, and to manage the problem.
-Realize that ignoring the problem will not make it go away. Once your child's abnormal eating and exercise habits are corrected with your efforts and those of your pediatrician, your child will benefit tremendously from a new healthy lifestyle!
Overcoming pediatric obesity: Behavioral strategies and GLP-1 support
October 4th 2024Kay Rhee, MD, discusses the challenges of pediatric obesity treatment, highlighting the role of biological and environmental factors, behavioral interventions, and the potential benefits of GLP-1 medications in weight management for children and teens.
Technology: How far we have come and how far can we go?
September 23rd 2024In her September 2024 article, Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, highlights the potential of digital health tools to improve care for pediatric mental health, obesity, and medically complex conditions.
