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Dr. Rinku Mehra on Tackling Childhood Obesity and Diabetes

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In this episode of The Boston Podcast, Dave welcomes Dr. Rinku Mehra, a pediatric endocrinologist and childhood obesity expert from Virginia. Dr. Mehra discusses the rising rates of type 2 diabetes among children, the impact of the pandemic on these trends, and the importance of diet, exercise, and genetic factors. She offers practical advice on healthier eating habits and emphasizes the need for community involvement in promoting physical activity. The episode also features Dr. Mehra's insights on programs like 'Walk with a Doc' and her approach to supporting families dealing with weight issues.

Topics:

01:09 Introducing Dr. Rinku Mehra: A Conversation on Pediatric Endocrinology and Childhood Obesity
02:08 The Growing Concern of Type 2 Diabetes in Youth
03:27 Diet, Exercise, and the Role of Genetics in Diabetes
05:23 Navigating the American Diet: Choices and Challenges
07:39 Practical Advice for Healthier Eating Habits
12:26 Walk with a Doc: Encouraging Community Health and Exercise
16:46 Family Health: Diet, Exercise, and Managing Screen Time
21:50 Closing Thoughts and Resources
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In this episode of The Boston Podcast, Dave welcomes Dr. Rinku Mehra, a pediatric endocrinologist and childhood obesity expert from Virginia. Dr. Mehra discusses the rising rates of type 2 diabetes among children, the impact of the pandemic on these trends, and the importance of diet, exercise, and genetic factors. She offers practical advice on healthier eating habits and emphasizes the need for community involvement in promoting physical activity. The episode also features Dr. Mehra's insights on programs like 'Walk with a Doc' and her approach to supporting families dealing with weight issues.

Topics:

01:09 Introducing Dr. Rinku Mehra: A Conversation on Pediatric Endocrinology and Childhood Obesity
02:08 The Growing Concern of Type 2 Diabetes in Youth
03:27 Diet, Exercise, and the Role of Genetics in Diabetes
05:23 Navigating the American Diet: Choices and Challenges
07:39 Practical Advice for Healthier Eating Habits
12:26 Walk with a Doc: Encouraging Community Health and Exercise
16:46 Family Health: Diet, Exercise, and Managing Screen Time
21:50 Closing Thoughts and Resources
  continue reading

507 episodes

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