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Teen-Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (Teen-LABS) Study
Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of only five institutions nationally to join a multi-institution clinical research study to understand the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery in adolescents.
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Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition Services and Conditions
The Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition offers a comprehensive approach to weight management in children, including programs for both prevention and treatment.
The Center includes the following key programs:
Find your service or condition below for more detailed information.
Services
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Behavioral Health Counseling
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Body Image Research and Education
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Nutrition Counseling
Conditions
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BMI greater than 95%
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Inactivity
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Obesity
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Obesity-related joint pain
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Overweight
Obesity-related Conditions
As part of a patient’s assessment into the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition, we also monitor the following:
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Abdominal pain
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ADHD
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Anxiety disorder
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Asthma
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Back pain
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Biopolar disorder
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Dyslipedemia
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Fatty liver (non-alcoholic)
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GER
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Glucose intolerance
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Headaches
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Hyperinsulinemia
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Hypertension
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Hypertriglyceridemia
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Insulin resistance
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Leg pain
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Joint pain
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PCOS
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Pseudo tumor cerebri
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Sleep apnea
