Did you know that 1 out of 5 children in the United States ages 6 to 19 are overweight or obese?
Dr. Jamie Lawson, a Pediatric Hospitalist, joins Pediatric Resident Ashley Miller to discuss the evaluation and management pediatric obesity. Specifically, they will:
Special thanks to Dr. Rebecca Yang and Dr. April Hartman who peer reviewed today’s episode.
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