July 15, 2023

When the new pediatric guidelines came out this year, it was shocking to many. Given that it had been 15 years since an update, everyone knew a lot had changed. It wasn’t long before many pediatricians, dietitians, and child psychologists started speaking out. The trouble is that many don’t agree with the American Academy of Pediatric’s new guidelines. I’ll go over some of what is being said regarding childhood obesity and liver disease. Are weight loss pills and bariatric surgery right for your teen?