Episode Six: Tackling Childhood Obesity Holistically
Guardians of Hope: Empowering Child Advocacy
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Show Notes
The news is flooded with information about obesity and weight loss drugs, like Ozempic. And it's no wonder - 2 out of 3 adults in the U.S. are obese. One in five children in the country are considered obese.
In this episode, Dr. Dina Peralta-Reich, MD FAAP FOMA, Director of New York Weight Wellness Medicine, shares why an integrative approach to medical mindfulness in weight wellness is critical for kids.
Tune into this episode and learn why BMI is outdated and how to instill healthy habits in your children's lives now so they become lifelong routines.