Pediatric and Adolescent Weight Loss

Unwanted weight gain is now a problem for more and more of our children and teens. Every year, a greater percentage of children and teens face overweight and obesity for reasons that span both biology and behavior. At UPMC, we don't view this group as "mini-adults.” We have developed comprehensive programs to specifically meet the needs of any child or adolescent who needs help. Whether the issue is 10 or 100 pounds or more, our programs offer personalized assessment and treatment for the overweight and/or obese child and adolescent. A partnership between the UPMC Weight Management Center and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Weight Management and Wellness Center provides all of the most cutting-edge treatment options available today. Our comprehensive services range from individual consults, to classes, to medical management of health issues relating to weight, and consideration for a surgical option when needed. Our lifestyle programs are tailored to help each child or adolescent -- and their families -- set realistic goals and effective strategies to not only lose weight, but keep it off.