Episode 36: Childhood Obesity with Dr. Evan Nadler, MD, MBA

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Dr. Evan Nadler:

Website: https://www.obesityexplained.com

https://www.procaretelehealth.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@obesityexplained

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obesity_explained

Childhood obesity levels are rising, but there is hope. In this episode, Dr. Evan P. Nadler, a pioneer in pediatric obesity care, explains why words matter (“child with obesity”), how genetics and epigenetics shape risk, and why two teens at the same BMI can have very different health. We cover people-first language, type 1 vs. type 2 diabetes in kids, monogenic vs. polygenic obesity, and the power of removing sugar-sweetened drinks at home. Learn how to build an “in‑home biodome,” why family support beats blame, when medicines or surgery help, and how schools, SNAP policy, and walkable spaces fit in. Dr. Nadler shares clear, practical steps for parents, pediatricians, and young adults planning a family.

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