In this video, learn how doctors define obesity in children, the health effects of extra weight in childhood, and tips to encourage a healthy lifestyle for your family.
Dr. Hes is a pediatrician and medical director of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City. She is double board certified in pediatrics and obesity medicine.
Dr. Patel is a pediatrician at New York Presbyterian-Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.
Preeti Parikh, MD is the Executive Medical Director at GoodRx and served as the Chief Medical Officer of HealthiNation.
Frances Largeman-Roth is a nutritionist and cookbook author in New York City.
References
American Lung Association. (2016). The link between asthma and weight.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Childhood obesity facts.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Physical activity guidelines for Americans.
Kane, A. (2021). How fat can worsen arthritis. Arthritis Foundation.
McKinlay, R. (2009). Childhood obesity: The link to drinks. Obesity Action Coalition.
Reeves G, et al. (2008). Childhood obesity and depression: Connection between these growing problems in growing children. International Journal of Child Health and Human Development.
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