In this episode of Pediatrics Now, host Holly Wayment interviews adolescent medicine specialist Dr. Jelina Castillo. They discuss how eating disorders are diagnosed, when they become medical emergencies, and why rates may be rising amid cultural pressures and weight bias.
Dr. Castillo explains concerns around GLP‑1 medications, potential misuse by teens, and unknown long‑term effects. She offers practical advice on balanced nutrition, the importance of hydration and breakfast, and how sports pressure can lead to relative energy deficiency.
The conversation includes guidance for parents on open communication and medication safety, plus a personal note on Dr. Castillo’s training and recent trip to Japan where she climbed Mt. Fuji.

In this episode of Pediatrics Now, host Holly Wayment interviews adolescent medicine specialist Dr. Jelina Castillo. They discuss how eating disorders are diagnosed, when they become medical emergencies, and why rates may be rising amid cultural pressures and weight bias.
Dr. Castillo explains concerns around GLP‑1 medications, potential misuse by teens, and unknown long‑term effects. She offers practical advice on balanced nutrition, the importance of hydration and breakfast, and how sports pressure can lead to relative energy deficiency.
The conversation includes guidance for parents on open communication and medication safety, plus a personal note on Dr. Castillo’s training and recent trip to Japan where she climbed Mt. Fuji.

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