Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford joins me to talk about the disease of obesity in children. She shares everything from the language we use, stigma and emotional well-being of children growing up in bigger bodies.Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, FAAP, FACP, FTOS is an obesity medicine physician-scientist, educator, and policymaker at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. A nationally and internationally sought-after expert, she bridges the intersection of medicine, public health, policy, and disparities. Shes received multiple awards and recognition for her leadership and research in obesity medicine and diversity.She stresses the importance of framing obesity as a disease at the outset, which leads to understanding its heritability. For Dr. Fatima, this lessens the generalizability of obesity in association with eating habits and encourages people to seek evidence-based therapies, as with any other chronic disease.She discusses the importance of our brain and its signals in regulating body weight. Dr. Stanford also addresses the stigma and issues around the idea of weighing children and using growth charts and BMI. While these tools have some utility clinically, we need to supplement them with other tools to have a more comprehensive assessment.She talks about how she doesnt believe in using terms such as morbid to explain obesity, highlighting the resolution passed by the American Medical Association last 2007. Dr. Stanford shares how to prevent obesity, as well as the treatments, approaches, and interventions available for children and families. Lastly, she gives tips on how parents can optimize their childs physical health while promoting their emotional well-being.What Youll Learn About The Disease of Obesity: Treating the Whole ChildObesity as a disease and its heritabilityThe role of our brain in regulating body weightHow society understands obesity and other factorsPerspectives and issues on weighing children and using weight and growth chartsUsing the correct language and terms to describe obesityAddressing the prevalence of weight biasHow stress relates to overall weight status and growthAvailable treatments and strategies to combat and prevent obesityAdvice for parents who are raising children with obesityThe brain is the most important organ in terms of regulating body weight. The part of the brain called the hypothalamus gets signals from the different parts of the body. It sends signals back to the brain to tell you how much to eat and store.- Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford// FeatureThis episode was sponsored by KiwiCo.Use code NOURISHED for 30% off your first month.https://www.kiwico.comThe Munch Weekly Newsletterhttps://thenourishedchild.com/themunchweeklyThe Weight is Over Workshophttps://thenourishedchild.com/weight-workshopThe Shop @ The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/tnc-shop/FREE ResourceHow to Nourish a Healthy Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/how-to-nourish-a-healthy-childThe Curbsiders podcasthttps://thecurbsiders.comWellness for Kids vs. Weight with Dr. Lori Fishmanhttps://thenourishedchild.com/wellness-for-kids-with-dr-lori-fishman Weight Loss Camps for Kids? with Lauren Pincus Harrishttps://thenourishedchild.com/weight-loss-camps-for-kids Negative Comments about Food and Weight Affects Body Image and Self-Esteemhttps://thenourishedchild.com/negative-comments-about-food-weight// Connect with Dr. Fatima Cody StanfordInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/askdrfatimaTwitter: https://twitter.com/askdrfatimaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askdrfatima// 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.
