Childhood Obesity: Mahlatse Bongi Laka from MBL Dietitians on Healthy Habits Before Weight-Loss Medication
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) is encouraging healthy eating, regular physical activity and counselling as the first approach to managing obesity in children and teenagers, with weight-loss medication considered for some adolescents when supervised lifestyle changes have not been effective.
In this discussion, Mahlatse Bongi Laka from MBL Dietitians unpacks what this means for parents, how to encourage healthy eating without restrictive diets, and what families should consider before exploring weight-loss medication for teenagers. We also look at when professional guidance is necessary to ensure children receive safe, appropriate and sustainable care.
In this discussion, Mahlatse Bongi Laka from MBL Dietitians unpacks what this means for parents, how to encourage healthy eating without restrictive diets, and what families should consider before exploring weight-loss medication for teenagers. We also look at when professional guidance is necessary to ensure children receive safe, appropriate and sustainable care.
