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Obesity in Children with Dr. Ann MacQuarrie
San Diego Health
English - April 10, 2023 18:48 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MB - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsHealth & Fitness health healthandwellness heart nutrition cancercare cardiology diabetes fitness healthquestions maternity Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the US. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14.7 million kids and teens—roughly 20 percent—are obese, which can put their health at risk if left untreated. Childhood obesity has been linked to numerous health conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, and joint and back problems. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and Scripps Clinic pediatrician Ann MacQuarrie, MD, discuss the possible causes of the childhood obesity epidemic in America, factors that increase a child’s likelihood of developing obesity, and what parents can do to help keep their child healthy. Dr. MacQuarrie also outlines what kids and teens can do to create healthy habits and take charge of their health.