Expert discusses identifying and managing nutrient deficiencies or eating habits that can contribute to mental health conditions including depression and anxiety
Researchers analyzed the relationship between dietary choline and betaine intake and serum lipids, blood pressure, and glycemic markers among individuals with obesity.
The researchers found that nearly 3 in 10 Americans became more worried about having obesity, with greater concern seen among Black and Hispanic Americans.
Karli Burridge’s interest in obesity medicine began shortly after earning her PA degree and led her to cofound PAs in Obesity Medicine and Gaining Health, which help clinicians start obesity treatment programs.
Survey respondents are cautious about the long-term effects of using antiobesity medications and bariatric surgery as recommended in the AAP childhood obesity guideline.
Obesity experts discuss how semaglutide and tirzepatide are changing the treatment landscape and challenges affecting access including drug shortages, inappropriate prescribing, insurance coverage, and cost.
Gina A. Friel, DNP, RN, CRNP-PC discusses her interest in patients with overweight and obesity, food insecurity, and her efforts to improve health and wellbeing, diet quality, and social equity.
Two more medical societies have come out in support of the AAP’s updated clinical guidelines for obesity treatment in children and adolescents and one opposes it.