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The Science Behind Childhood Obesity and Breaking The Cycle

Obesity is often misunderstood as a mere lifestyle failure, but the truth is far more complex and more hopeful. Dr. Evan Nadler, a pioneering pediatric bariatric surgeon, unpacks the latest science revealing that obesity is a chronic, inherited disease, deeply rooted in genetics, biology and prenatal influences. He challenges the outdated "eat less, move more" myth and explains why childhood obesity demands early, aggressive intervention to prevent lifelong health risks.Discover how the hypothalamus acts as the body's thermostat, defending your weight set point and making weight loss a…

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