A Conversation about Obesity Meds for Kids
From The Nourished Child by Jill Castle, MS, RDN — Pediatric Dietitian & Childhood Nutrition Expert
December 4, 2025 · 41 min · Episode 252
About this episode
Dr. Chrissie Ott discusses the use of GLP-1 medications in children and teens.
Pediatrician and mom, Dr. Chrissie Ott, chats about the use of GLP-1 meds in kids and teens.
People in this episode
Host: Jill Castle
Guest: Dr. Chrissie Ott
Topics covered
- obesity
- medication
- pediatrics
- child health
- GLP-1
Keywords
- obesity meds
- GLP-1
- children
- teens
- pediatrician
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