Childhood Obesity
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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 388 doctors who treat childhood obesity
Which specialist treats childhood obesity?
Childhood obesity is treated by an Obesity and Weight Management specialist, with support from a Pediatric Endocrinologist, a Nutritionist, and a Psychologist; a General Practitioner can guide the initial evaluation.
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Doctors specialized in childhood obesity
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
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 treated by an Obesity and Weight Management specialist, with support from a Pediatric Endocrinologist, a Nutritionist, and a Psychologist; a General Practitioner can guide the initial evaluation.