Fighting the Childhood Obesity Epidemic | Dr. Leigh Ettinger | Switch4Good Podcast Ep. 213

Plant-based pediatrician Dr. Leigh Ettinger discusses the growing epidemic of childhood obesity and the steps parents and caregivers can take to combat it. He also shares the many benefits of a plant-based diet, as seen in his practice with teens, and addresses common misconceptions about obesity and being overweight.

Now, one of the most sympathetic things a pediatrician can do is advise children or young teens to maintain their weight, as their bodies still need to grow. You'll find out that Dr. Leigh Ettinger himself gives such advice.

For now, here's the full conversation with Dr. Ettinger:

00:00 - Intro
03:10 - Herbivore over vegan or plant-based
04:40 - What is pediatric nephrology?
07:58 - Epidemic in childhood obesity + Is plant-based diet good for children?
13:55 - Is obesity genetic? + genetic testing
18:25 - Overweight vs obese
19:32 - From fast food to healthy eating: tips for busy families
27:28 - Early intervention in childhood obesity
31:19 - Debunking the "fat but healthy" myth
38:24 - Is childhood obesity a predictive factor for adult obesity?
44:48 - Maximizing nutrition in early life
48:21 - Navigating the challenges of a plant-based diet: tips for parents and teens
58:54 - The advantages of telemedicine
1:01:39 - Outro

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