How Obesity is Affecting Children (Audio)

All families should strive to live healthy, active lives. To help guide parents, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers this informative interview with Sanda Hassink, MD, FAAP on how obesity is affecting children.

How Obesity is Affecting Children

Sandra Hassink, MD, FAAP

(Recorded July 2010)

Dr. Hassink is a pediatrician and director of the Nemours Obesity Initiative. She is chair of the Obesity Work Group of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the AAP Board of Directors.

• Listen to the entire interview
• Choose an individual question:
• How common is childhood obesity?
• What impact does obesity have on children's health?
• What advice do you give families dealing with obesity?
• Can you explain what 5210 stands for?
• If a parent is concerned about their child's weight, what should they do?
• What is the AAP's partnership with Let's Move?
• Do you have any final thoughts?
• Edited transcript

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