Aaron S. Kelly, PhD, an author and expert from the University of Minnesota Medical School, joins to tackle the pressing issue of adolescent obesity, affecting around 20% of U.S. teens. He discusses the complex interplay of screen time, food insecurity, and genetics in driving obesity. Kelly emphasizes the importance of BMI screening and recent treatment innovations, including anti-obesity medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists. He advocates for a compassionate approach in healthcare to effectively manage health risks and improve long-term outcomes for affected adolescents.
