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Pediatric Obesity: Treatment Management
Presented from India by Dr. Sadaf Siddiqui0
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Case Description
Treatment management for pediatric obesity combines lifestyle changes, family support, and, in severe cases, medical interventions. Family-based strategies are key, encouraging healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, and reduced screen time. Behavioral therapy helps set achievable goals...
Case Summary
- The presenter discussed the shift in pediatric malnutrition from undernutrition to "MALL-nutrition," characterized by excessive consumption of junk food and a rise in childhood obesity and overweight cases. The presentation aimed to enhance understanding of the evaluation process for childhood obesity, emphasizing its relevance in India due to the growing number of affected children and the associated short-term and long-term health implications.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Sadaf Siddiqui
Business & Operations Head, Rainbow Hospitals, BengaluruDr. Sadaf Siddiqui is a Specialist Pediatrician at Emirates Hospitals Group with over 7 years of experience in general pediatrics and expertise in Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology. Practicing at Emirates Hospitals Day Surgery Motor City, she is highly regarded for her compassionate care and clinical excellence. Dr. Siddiqui specializes in managing pediatric growth and pubertal disorders, thyroid issues, juvenile diabetes, obesity, and common pediatric conditions such as infections, allergies, and asthma. A Gold Medalist in Pediatrics from D.Y. Patil University, she also holds a Diploma in Infectious Diseases from the Royal College of Physicians, Ireland, and is a member of RCPI and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
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