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Understanding the New Guidelines for Childhood Obesity
09:13 - 14:54 (05:40)
Experts have gained a deeper understanding of childhood obesity and how to approach it, resulting in new guidelines that involve in-person treatment including nutrition, physical activity, and counseling. The most extreme intervention recommended is surgery, but only after a comprehensive treatment plan has been attempted.
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New guidelines recommend at least 26 hours of in-person treatment for childhood obesity, including counseling and training for behavioral changes.
09:13 - 11:37 (02:23)
Summary
New guidelines recommend at least 26 hours of in-person treatment for childhood obesity, including counseling and training for behavioral changes.
ChapterUnderstanding the New Guidelines for Childhood Obesity
EpisodeAn Aggressive New Approach to Childhood Obesity
PodcastThe Daily
GLP-1 receptor agonists are prescription drugs recommended for children above 12 years of age who are struggling with obesity.
11:37 - 13:00 (01:23)
Summary
GLP-1 receptor agonists are prescription drugs recommended for children above 12 years of age who are struggling with obesity. These drugs are safe and effective, as they decrease appetite by acting on the stomach and brain, but their long-term safety is not established.
ChapterUnderstanding the New Guidelines for Childhood Obesity
EpisodeAn Aggressive New Approach to Childhood Obesity
PodcastThe Daily
Bariatric surgery in children is the most extreme intervention for treating obesity, and it involves rearranging their intestines, making their stomach into a smaller pouch, and redirecting the flow of food, resulting in a decreased appetite for sweet foods.
13:00 - 14:54 (01:53)
Summary
Bariatric surgery in children is the most extreme intervention for treating obesity, and it involves rearranging their intestines, making their stomach into a smaller pouch, and redirecting the flow of food, resulting in a decreased appetite for sweet foods. However, it requires significant recovery time, and the long-term outcomes for children remain unclear.