The Science Behind Childhood Obesity
Learn all the things you didn't know about childhood obesity from Evan Nadler, MD, MBA, who co-directed the nation's largest childhood obesity practice at Children's National in Washington, DC, for 20 years.
Dr. Nadler brings a unique, non-judgmental approach to what he considers a fundamentally different disease from adult obesity.
Key Topics Covered: The Science Behind Childhood Obesity
*Why childhood obesity differs dramatically from adult obesity in both cause and progression
*The role of genetics, epigenetics, and prenatal factors in early-onset weight gain
*How obesity-related diseases advance more aggressively in children Breaking Down Blame and Obesity Stigma
*Why neither children nor parents should be blamed for childhood obesity
*The minimal role of behavioral factors in pediatric cases
*How genetic predisposition often overrides environmental influences Treatment Approaches and Outcomes *Why children show better long-term outcomes from surgical intervention than adults
*The importance of treatment-agnostic care and mental health support Evan Nadler, MD, MBA, is the past Co-Director of the Children's National Obesity Institute, built & directed the nation's largest pediatric weight management program by nearly twofold, treating thousands of children and adolescents with obesity.
He & his partners recently opened ProCare TeleHealth, "The country's first pediatric-only telehealth weight management practice".
Watch the full episode below.
