Adolescent Weight Management
Adolescents GetFit weight loss program
The Adolescents GetFit GLP-1 Weight Loss and Weight Management Program is one of the first of its kind. The program is designed for adolescents ages 12 -19 who have a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for their age and sex.
Adolescent obesity is a serious problem in the United States, putting children and adolescents at risk for poor health. Obesity prevalence among adolescents is 22.2% among 12- to 19-year-olds and continues to loom.
THE NEGATIVE FACE OF ADOLESCENT OBESITY
Adolescent obesity is associated with a higher chance of premature death and disability in adulthood. But in addition to increased future risks, obese children experience breathing difficulties, increased risk of fractures, hypertension, early markers of cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance and psychological effects.
According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) adolescent obesity is also associated with increased risk of emotional problems. Teens with weight problems tend to have much lower self-esteem and be less popular with their peers. Depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder can also occur.
