I couldn’t think of a better way to kick off my summer pediatric series than to talk to Dr. Dyan Hes (@healthyweightforkids on Instagram) on the subject of childhood obesity!! On this episode of FWG Chat (originally aired on June 18, 2019), we covered a plethora of topics! Some of them include:
- Determining whether our definition of “moderation” is skewed. When people say they just wanna live their life and have their junk food “in moderation,” what does that really mean? Is having junk food two to four times a week TRULY moderation?
- We talk about how obesity is defined in children. Did you know it’s defined differently for kids than adults?
- We shared the fact that there are very few TRUE genetic causes of obesity. In Dr. Hes’ 20 years in practice, a patient was never referred to her with an undiagnosed genetic problem. This is actually very good news because it means children’s obesity is almost always reversible.
- We touched upon complications obese children might experience when they become adults.
- We talked about portion sizes. Just like obesity is defined differently for kids than adults, portion sizes for an adult aren’t the same as portion sizes for a child.
- We also shared about ways you could “trick” kids into eating more vegetables. Dr. Hes also shared why cauliflower is her favorite vegetable!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Keep in mind, whether you have children or not, the discussion we had can pertain to all members of the family!
ABOUT DR. HES
Dr. Dyan Hes is nationally recognized for her work and knowledge of childhood obesity. She is the Founder and Medical Director of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City and a Director of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Hes has served as a medical expert on CBS This Morning, WPIX News, the Dr. Steve Show, NY1 and FOX News. She has contributed to numerous articles on pediatrics in newspapers, periodicals and internet sites including the Wall Street Journal, TIME Magazine, MSN Health, CafeMom.com and MindBodyGreen.com.
Dr. Hes resides in New York City with her husband and two children. Her hobbies include movies, pilates, sunbathing (with sunscreen!) and power-walking with her dog Dice. Follow her on Instagram at @healthyweightforkids. Follow her practice on Instagram at @gramercypeds or visit them online at https://gramercypediatrics.com.
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