Caren Mangarelli, pediatric expert and medical director of Lurie Children's Wellness and Weight Management Program, explains what parents need to know about GLP-1 medications for adolescents
This includes recommendations on macronutrients, micronutrients, fiber, and fluids to prevent nutritional deficiencies
Lifestyle Changes: Combining Tirzepatide with a balanced diet and regular exercise greatly enhances its effectiveness
Supplement Facts: Serving Size: 2 Scoops (33g) Servings Per Container: 4 Amount Per Serving: Energy kcal: 110.5 kcal Energy kJ: 466.5 kJ Fat: 1.5 g of which saturates: 0.5 g Carbohydrate: 2.2 g of which sugars: 1.4 g Fibre: 2.2 g Protein: 20.0 g Salt: 0.3 g *RI - Reference Intake Ingredients: Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk) (Soy Lecithin), ISO-XP Whey Protein Isolate (Milk), Hydrolysed Whey Protein (Milk), Flavouring, Sweetener (Sucralose), Colour (varies by flavour: Turmeric Extract, Beetroot Powder, Sweet Potato Powder, Caramel, Reduced Fat Cocoa Powder)
Its like if I did Ozempic
Variations in how we measure obesity and how our body mass and fat distribution relate to health conditions are also complex and under constant review