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Dr. Cochran explains what obesity is, what contributes to so many children being obese, how to determine if your child is obese. and the serious health complications that occur along with childhood obesity. Most importantly, you will learn valuable tips on what you can do as a parent to help you, your child. and your family live happier, healthier lives.

William J. Cochran is a pediatric gastroenterologist and nutritionist at the Geisinger Clinic in Danville, Pennsylvania, where he has worked since 1987. In addition to his clinical practice Dr. Cochran is director of the Pediatric Weight Management Program at Geisinger, a multi-specialty program for overweight children and their families. He is also an active researcher and contributor at the state and national levels as a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Obesity and longtime Chairman of the Nutrition Committee of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the AAP. Dr. Cochran received his BA in biology prior to attending medical school at the Pennsylvania State University/Milton S. Hershey Medical Center College of Medicine. He is an experienced teacher and the author of numerous publications in the field of pediatric nutrition and weight management.