Following a recent statement in the media about bariatric surgery being an option for teens with severe obesity, OAC Community Member Faith Anne challenges negative comments with helpful resources and education.

Tampa, Fla. – Childhood obesity affects 13.7 million U.S. children and adolescents. A child that is affected by obesity is at risk for many additional diseases once only seen in adults, including high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Childhood obesity is a complex disease that has many causes. But new research from the Obesity
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