Forty years ago, there were very few children with excess weight. Now, a significant portion of our youths are struggling with pre-obesity and obesity. These children need our help. They have been immersed in a weight-positive world their whole lives. We have much to do in this field! It starts with education…
Treating the Adolescents!
We are just weeks away from beginning our journey into treating adolescents with excess weight. This has been a dream of mine from the very beginning. As much as I’ve wanted to take my practice in that direction, I have never felt fully qualified to spearhead an adolescent program. Although I have been practicing medicine […]
Child Obesity- Risk Factors
Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. In the US, obesity affects 19% of children between the ages of 2 and 19. This rate has tripled over the past three decades, and today, our country has some of the highest obesity rates in the world. Obesity can […]