Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is an excessive accumulation of body fat in children and adolescents that can affect their health and development. It is always assessed by taking age, height, and growth stage into account.
Contributing factors: eating habits, level of physical activity, the family environment, and, at times, underlying health conditions.
Why address it? Caring for weight from childhood supports present and future well-being, which is why early support is valuable.
Who can help guide you? The pediatrician, together with a dietitian and, when needed, a pediatric endocrinologist, can support the family with a comprehensive approach. If you are concerned about a child's weight, discussing it with a professional helps you make informed decisions.
Data on 116 doctors who treat childhood obesity
Specialties that treat childhood obesity
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Doctors specialized in childhood obesity
Dr. Iraís Díaz Báez
Dr. Shelly Márquez
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Brenda Magdalena Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Irving Granados Velázquez
Dr. Rocio Velázquez
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Lesbros Pablo Huelsz
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dra. María Elena de Fátima Cuevas Pedroza
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Frequently asked questions
What is childhood obesity?
Childhood obesity is an excessive accumulation of body fat in children and adolescents that can affect their health and development. It is always assessed by taking age, height, and growth stage into account.
Which doctor treats childhood obesity?
Childhood Obesity is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, pediatric endocrinologist, homeopath, general practitioner, obesity and weight specialist, pediatrician, psychologist, nutritionist, pediatric endocrinologist.