Addressing childhood obesity is tough. Here’s some expert guidance

The World Health Organization has issued its first-ever guidance on addressing a sharp increase in childhood obesity globally. Experts say the problem is driven by multiple factors, including ubiquitous ultra-processed foods, rising screen time, and a lack of safe physical activity spaces.

We’re taking your questions about childhood obesity and how to address it without compounding weight stigma and negative self-image. Dr. Mélanie Henderson is a pediatric endocrinologist and researcher at CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital in Montreal. Amanda Raffoul is an assistant professor in the department of nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto.