Lifestyle Medicine Education and Pediatrics: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go

Pediatricians ensure the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults, focusing on preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of illnesses, promoting healthy development, and providing guidance to parents on childcare practices. They play an essential role in educating families and addressing physical and mental health concems to help young people thrive. As acknowledged in multiple clinical practice guidelines, the implementation of lifestyle medicine is crucial to achieving this goal.