Treating Adolescent Obesity: Early Intervention Is Vital | Julie Peck

Dr. Evan Nadler was cited in this Medscape piece as one of the leading voices pushing for something most people still overlook when it comes to adolescent obesity: you can’t afford to wait. The article breaks down why early intervention matters, how obesity in teens isn’t just a “phase,” and why lifestyle tweaks alone often aren’t enough once real metabolic changes have already set in.

It walks through the full spectrum of care available to young patients, from nutrition and activity coaching to medications and, in severe cases, surgery. The big theme is clear: the earlier families get support, the better the long-term outcomes. And Dr. Nadler’s perspective drives home that treating obesity like a chronic condition instead of a character flaw is the only way to actually help kids avoid years of preventable health issues.

Read the full article here for more details.