UMMC Pediatric Weight Management Program

A great article from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Many great topics within this site:

How common are overweight and obesity among children?
What causes overweight and obesity in children?
What are the health risks of being overweight or having obesity?
How can I tell if my child is overweight?
Does my child need to lose weight?
How can I help my child reach and stay at a healthy weight?
How can I support my child?
What other treatments may help my child reach a healthy weight?
Clinical Trials for Overweight and Obesity in Children

Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight - NIDDK You can help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight by adopting healthy lifestyle habits. In some cases, medicines and surgery may also be options.

UMMC Weight Management Christmas Sweater Lunch

Several of our UMMC Weight Management (adult and pediatric) and Bariatric Surgery team showing their fun side.

Tips on how to get your kids to eat healthy from our Pediatric Program health experts- Shanda Sandridge and Krista King 🍎🥦🥝🍇🌽

Fit Food is Fun Food - Parents & Kids Fit Food is Fun Food Posted by Parents & Kids Staff | Aug 24, 2020 Feeding our children healthy, rich in vitamins and nutrients foods is important to boost their immune system and help them grow strong and healthy. There’s a common notion that kids don’t like vegetables. That’s not always the ...