Pediatric Medical Weight Loss/GLP-1
Pediatric & Teen Medical Weight Loss / GLP-1 Support
Has your child's pediatrician or specialist recommended medical weight management or discussed a GLP-1 medication as part of their treatment plan?
Maybe your child has struggled with obesity despite making healthy changes, or they have weight-related medical conditions that are affecting their health and quality of life. Perhaps your family has questions about medications like Wegovy®, Saxenda®, or other FDA-approved treatments for adolescents, and you're wondering how nutrition fits into the picture.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Pediatric obesity is a complex, chronic medical condition influenced by genetics, hormones, medications, sleep, mental health, environment, nutrition, and physical activity. For some adolescents, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough, and medical weight management—including GLP-1 medications—may be recommended as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Medication can be a valuable tool, but it works best when combined with individualized nutrition counseling and healthy lifestyle habits.
At Kendra's Kustom Nutrition, my goal isn't simply to help your child lose weight. My focus is supporting healthy growth and development while improving overall health, preserving lean muscle mass, preventing nutrient deficiencies, and helping your teen build lifelong habits that extend far beyond medication.
Medical weight management and GLP-1 nutrition has become one of the primary focuses of my practice and is currently the second most common reason individuals seek my care. Although the majority of my GLP-1 experience has been with adults, I use that extensive experience to help adolescents and their families safely navigate these medications while ensuring nutrition supports healthy growth, development, and long-term success.
Together, we may work on:
- Building balanced meals that support healthy growth while promoting weight management
- Meeting protein, fiber, vitamin, mineral, and hydration needs
- Preserving lean muscle mass during weight loss
- Managing common GLP-1 side effects such as nausea, constipation, reflux, or decreased appetite
- Preventing nutrient deficiencies during treatment
- Creating sustainable eating habits that last beyond medication
- Supporting healthy body image and a positive relationship with food
- Developing realistic physical activity habits
- Planning for long-term weight maintenance when appropriate
Because pediatric medical weight management often involves multiple healthcare providers, I'm happy to review laboratory results and collaborate with your child's pediatrician, pediatric endocrinologist, obesity medicine specialist, or other members of their healthcare team to ensure everyone is working toward the same goals.
I also recognize that parents play an essential role in a child's success. My goal is to help your family understand how these medications work, reduce fear and confusion, and create practical nutrition strategies that fit into everyday life. Rather than focusing on restrictive diets, we'll work together to build healthy habits your child can carry into adulthood.
Whether your family is exploring medical weight management for the first time or your teen has already started a GLP-1 medication, they deserve compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care that supports both their immediate health and lifelong well-being. Together, we'll create a personalized plan that helps your child succeed safely, confidently, and sustainably.
