Episode 115: Empowering Teen and Young Adults Wellness with Dr. Noha Polack

As parents, we want what's best for our teenagers and young adults, however, letting them explore with our support is also crucial.

In this episode, Dr. Noha Polack, a board-certified pediatrician specializing in body image and weight issues in teens and pre-teens, talks about the particular difficulties sustaining a healthy lifestyle poses for young people and teenagers. She discusses how peer pressure, societal expectations, and body image affect weight loss efforts. Also, modeling positive behavior and language, emphasizing health over size or looks, and empowering teenagers to choose their own wellness trends are all effective methods for encouraging a healthy lifestyle, as it’s critical to dispel common misconceptions about weight loss and realize that every person's journey will be unique owing to genetics and metabolism. 

She emphasized that parents should let their children explore during the transition from high school to college or the workforce, but should also offer support when necessary and prioritizing one's mental health should come before starting any weight loss program for teenagers.

Join us in promoting healthy lifestyles for teenagers and young adults and let's empower the next generation to lead healthier, happier lives!

Episode Highlights:

About Dr. Noha Polack

Unique challenges faced by teenagers and young adults in maintaining a healthy lifestyle

The impact of social media on teenagers and young adults

Strategies for parents to promote a healthy lifestyle in their teenagers

Examples of language that the parents should be having with their kids and language to avoid

The challenge of helping teenagers make informed decisions about online wellness trends

Common misconceptions and myths about weight loss

How parents can support young adults transitioning from high school to college or the workforce

Importance of addressing mental health and emotional well-being in weight loss.

Advice for parents, teachers, and mentors in supporting teenagers' health journeys

Connect with  Dr. Noha Polack:

Website | progressivepediatrics.com and drpolack.com

Facebook | www.facebook.com/healthykidsdoc

Linked In | www.linkedin.com/company/progressive-pediatrics

Instagram | @progressive_pediatrics

Youtube | www.youtube.com/c/ProgressivePediatrics

About  Dr. Noha Polack

Dr. Noha Polack is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in body image and weight issues in teens and pre-teens. In 1999, she launched her private practice, Progressive Pediatrics, where she and her team care for children and their families.

Dr. Polack’s mission is to change our current fear-based, weight-focused health message to a positive, health-focused one. She believes treating diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease is a physical and mental challenge. She advocates for and empowers teens and pre-teens to help them love their bodies and take control of their health journey.

As a speaker, Dr. Polack’s message is about messaging! She helps parents and other practitioners speak to teens and pre-teens, emphasizing health, realistic goals, and body positivity instead of weight and fear of diseases. Additionally, she encourages her patients and parents to focus on making small, positive changes in diet and movement as part of a health journey rather than crash dieting or striving for perfection. 

Resources:

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