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Today we are tackling a topic that affects nearly 20 percent of American children - obesity. 

It’s a problem that has been on the rise in this country and parents struggle with the best way to address it - wanting their kids to be healthy but not wanting to create body image issues on that road to better health. 

So how do you know if your child is just going through a phase, or has a real problem? What are the tips and tricks to helping your child lose weight without making them self-conscious or hurting their self-esteem? When do you seek medical intervention? Our expert is here to answer all your questions - and tell you about the drugs and surgery that have recently been approved for children with obesity.