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Dr Ihuoma Eneli and Dr Marc Michalsky visit the PediaCast Studio as we discuss the medical and surgical management of pediatric and adolescent obesity. We define pediatric obesity, describe the scope of the problem and explore the many complex causes of this epidemic. Then we discuss medical management strategies and the role, benefits and risks of bariatric surgery in this population. We hope you can join us!

TOPIC
Management of Pediatric Obesity

PRESENTERS
Dr Mike Patrick
PediaCast and PediaCast CME
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Dr Ihuoma Eneli
Director, Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Dr Marc Michalsky
Director, Bariatric Surgery Program
Nationwide Children's Hospital

For CME credit information, please visit PediaCastCME.org