Welcome to Season 3! Naomi spends the first episode of season three breaking down the new childhood obesity guidelines issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics early this year. The first set of guidelines issued in 15 years, the document states that children as young as 12 can be prescribed weight loss pharmacotherapy and adolescents as young as 13 (previously 16) can receive a referral for metabolic/bariatric surgery so long as certain qualifications are met. Did the document discuss the risk of eating disorders? Did it mention disordered eating and weight stigma? Tune in to find out.
AAP Guidelines: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity - [Link]
DISCLAIMER: The host is not an expert or medical professional in eating disorders, obesity, etc. The comments made during this episode serve as opinions only and do not represent medical advice.
Picture Blurrfect on social media:
Twitter: @Blurrfect
Instagram: @Picture_Blurrfect
E-mail: naomi.charalambakis90@gmail.com
Welcome to Season 3! Naomi spends the first episode of season three breaking down the new childhood obesity guidelines issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics early this year. The first set of guidelines issued in 15 years, the document states that children as young as 12 can be prescribed weight loss pharmacotherapy and adolescents as young as 13 (previously 16) can receive a referral for metabolic/bariatric surgery so long as certain qualifications are met. Did the document discuss the risk of eating disorders? Did it mention disordered eating and weight stigma? Tune in to find out.
AAP Guidelines: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity - [Link]
DISCLAIMER: The host is not an expert or medical professional in eating disorders, obesity, etc. The comments made during this episode serve as opinions only and do not represent medical advice.
Picture Blurrfect on social media:
Twitter: @Blurrfect
Instagram: @Picture_Blurrfect
E-mail: naomi.charalambakis90@gmail.com