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 352 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. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Sarish del Real
Dr. Eduardo Guardiola García
Dr. Juan Rivas Najera
Dr. Benjamín Cantú López
Dr. Mario Alfonso Saenz Salinas
Dr. Rafael Regalado Salinas
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.