The recent American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Clinical Practice guidelines for managing ob*sity in children and adolescents have been on the mind of many, including me, and have elicited various responses. While these guidelines are meant to help pediatricians identify and manage the disease of ob*sity in children and adolescents, I believe they fall short in many ways. As a registered dietician with over 30 years of experience, a mom of four children, and someone currently writing a book related to this subject, I feel a mix of disappointment and concern with the new AAP guidelines for children with larger bodies. On the one hand, I understand the importance of ensuring children's health and well-being. On the other, these guidelines may perpetuate harmful stigma and neglect the emotional and psychological impact on children and their families. In this episode, I am eager to delve into this topic, the concerns and disappointments on the matter so we can better understand this critical issue. It's essential to listen to the perspectives of parents, children, and healthcare professionals and work together to find solutions that support the well-being of every child.What You Will Learn About Disappointment and Concern: The AAP Guidelines for Children with Larger Bodies+ Why the guidelines fail to address the issue of stigma+ Inadequacy of relying solely on weight-centric approaches like body mass index + Problems with viewing a person's body size as a determinant or indicator of their health+ Importance of behavior improvement versus body size change+ The need for families to understand the risks and the potential long-term effects of pharmaceutical and surgical interventions+ Why it is essential to focus on behavior change, not size// FeatureSign up for my FREE Newsletter, The Munchhttps://thenourishedchild.com/munchThe Shop @ The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/tnc-shop/TNC 109: Teenage Obesity and Bariatric Surgery https://thenourishedchild.com/teen-age-obesity-bariatric-surgeryFREE ResourceAppetite Awareness for Every Stage of Developmenthttps://thenourishedchild.com/appetite-awareness// Follow and Subscribe!Podcast Showhttps://thenourishedchild.com/itunesYouTubehttps://thenourishedchild.com/youtubeSpotifyhttps://thenourishedchild.com/spotifyApple Podcasthttps://thenourishedchild.com/applepodcastStitcherhttps://thenourishedchild.com/stitcherRSShttps://thenourishedchild.com/libsynrss// LinksLearn more about The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/about-usLearn more about Jill Castlehttps://jillcastle.com/about-jillListen to The Nourished Child Podcasthttps://jillcastle.com/podcast// Follow Jill on SocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenourishedchildInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.nourished.childPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pediRDTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/pediRDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillcastle/Note: This description may contain affiliate links to products I recommend as a pediatric dietitian and nutritionist. If you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!Also, this channel provides general advice. It does not offer individualized nutrition interventions, instructions or counseling. Please consult with your primary healthcare provider with health concerns or for medical advice.
