Episode
An Aggressive New Approach to Childhood Obesity
22:36
Published: Thu Jan 26 2023
Description
Recent advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended a bold approach to treating the millions of children in the United States who are affected by obesity. Counseling, drug treatment and even surgery should be considered, the group says.The guidelines are a response to a deeper understanding of what obesity is — and what to do about it.Guest: Gina Kolata, a medical reporter for The New York Times.Background reading: The new guidelines have underscored how complicated childhood obesity is for patients and health providers.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends weight loss surgery for children 13 and older with severe obesity and prescription drugs for those 12 and older.
00:00 - 04:28 (04:28)
Summary
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends weight loss surgery for children 13 and older with severe obesity and prescription drugs for those 12 and older. The new guidelines aim to address the growing obesity epidemic among children in the US.
EpisodeAn Aggressive New Approach to Childhood Obesity
PodcastThe Daily
The discovery of genetic links to obesity led to a new understanding that obesity is not solely caused by environmental factors, but is heavily influenced by genetics, changing the question of fault and control.
04:28 - 09:13 (04:45)
Summary
The discovery of genetic links to obesity led to a new understanding that obesity is not solely caused by environmental factors, but is heavily influenced by genetics, changing the question of fault and control.
EpisodeAn Aggressive New Approach to Childhood Obesity
PodcastThe Daily
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.
09:13 - 14:54 (05:40)
Summary
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.
EpisodeAn Aggressive New Approach to Childhood Obesity
PodcastThe Daily
Pediatricians recommend that the only real solution to childhood obesity is to act early and aggressively.
14:54 - 19:43 (04:48)
Summary
Pediatricians recommend that the only real solution to childhood obesity is to act early and aggressively. If people believe and understand this message, it could help destigmatize obesity.
EpisodeAn Aggressive New Approach to Childhood Obesity
PodcastThe Daily
Pope Francis has condemned laws that criminalize homosexuality and called for church leaders to accept LGBTQ people.
19:43 - 22:28 (02:45)
Summary
Pope Francis has condemned laws that criminalize homosexuality and called for church leaders to accept LGBTQ people. Meanwhile, Kevin McCarthy's move to remove two Democrats from the Intelligence Committee is seen as an act of political revenge.