Podcast: Childhood Obesity Awareness

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Marisa Censani, M.D. and Isabel Reckson, CDCES, C.D.N., R.D, discuss what parents should know about childhood obesity. The panelists delve into this complex epidemic and explore some of the reasons why it is so common. They also review the long term physical, emotional, and mental health consequences of obesity for children, if the risk factors are not addressed. Finally, they speak on the latest treatment options for children and their families.

Every parent wants what’s best for their children — but in the age of the internet, it can be difficult to navigate what is actually fact-based or pure speculation.

Cut through the noise with Kids Health Cast, featuring Weill Cornell Medicine’s expert physicians and researchers discussing a wide range of health topics, providing information on the latest medical science. Finally, a podcast to help you make informed choices for your family’s health and wellness.

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