Pediatric Obesity With Dr. Lisa Tritto, MD

We talk with Dr. Lisa Tritto about why pediatric obesity is a chronic, biology-driven disease and how shame-based advice keeps families stuck. We share how we evaluate kids and teens, where mental health and ADHD fit in, and how we think about treatment options from lifestyle support to modern anti-obesity medications. • why pediatric obesity needs a disease-based model, not willpower narratives • how environment, genetics, stress, and family systems shape weight and health • what first visits look like, including parent and teen questionnaires and screening for eating disorders • the ADHD-obesity connection, including impulsivity, dopamine-seeking, and sleep disruption • metabolic complications we commonly see, including insulin resistance, prediabetes, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, anxiety, and depression • how we decide on medication, including Wegovy for ages 12 to 17, Zepbound for 18 and up, and Qsymia as an accessible option • setting expectations for long-term treatment and why early intervention can change outcomes • why we do not set rigid weight goals and instead focus on health, function, and a healthier relationship with food If you found this information helpful, please share with a friend, family member, or colleague. We need to do all we can to combat the dangerous misinformation that is out there. Please subscribe and write a review. This will help others find the podcast so they may also improve their metabolic health. Dr. Lisa Tritto is a board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist who is passionate about changing the way we understand and treat pediatric weight and metabolic health. Dr. Tritto is fellowship-trained in Pediatric Obesity Medicine and cares for children, adolescents, and young adults through her practice, Evora for Kids, which is based in St. Louis, Missouri.Dr. Tritto takes a compassionate, science-driven approach, helping families move beyond outdated “eat less, move more” messaging to better understand the roles of biology, behavior, and mental health. She offers individualized care that may include nutrition, lifestyle support, and modern medical therapies, including anti-obesity medications when appropriate.Her goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where patients and families feel empowered to make meaningful, lasting changes.Learn more at:Website: evoraforkids.comBlog: evoraforkids.com/blog-1Instagram: @evoraforkids OR @lisatrittomdFacebook: facebook.com/evoraforkids👩🏼‍⚕️ Live in Missouri? Want to be my patient?Telehealth clinic: https://missourimetabolichealth.com🥑 Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]✨Freebies✨Anti-Obesity Medication OptionsHow To Prevent DiabetesHealthy Habits WorkbookPreventative Health Checklist🤗 Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle?_t=8prC4VUQZ5i&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg