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Support for Minority Adolescents Managing Obesity in Pediatric Care Settings 

Welcome to The Weight of Wellness!

A space for pediatric health care providers, as well as families, to access valuable resources and find support for navigating obesity treatment with minority adolescents. 

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HEalthcare Provider

Use this site to find resources to support minority patients -- from scripts and recommended language/terms for speaking with patients, resources for referrals to physical activities, food and nutrition support, and working collaboratively with caregivers.

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Youth or teen

Use this site to learn more to help you prepare for this treatment, including what to expect and how to advocate for yourself, mental health support resources, and a glossary of terms you may want to know. 

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Family member

Use this site to to learn more about what obesity treatment may look like for your child, how to advocate for your child in receiving affirming care, and other support resources.

Obesity in the minority adolescent population:

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Patricia S. Palmer, MSW, LCSW

“Childhood obesity issue is critically important to me because it’s critically important to the health and success of our kids, and of this nation, ultimately.”

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