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Measuring growth in children is an important part of a health check-up, as it enables early recognition of unhealthy weight trends. It can also enable regular discussions around healthy behaviours. Feeling comfortable to integrate routine growth assessments into clinical practice can feel routine, but what do you do with these measurements once you have them? In this episode, host Dr. Sam Manger and guest Dr. Danielle Carter discuss how to navigate those conversations with empathy and practical solutions.
Dr. Danielle Carter is a GP with an interest in Public Health and was the Founding President of a grassroots health promotion charity in Toowoomba called Flourish PYO. Danielle is passionate about preventative health and lifestyle modification, Indigenous health, and public health initiatives focussing on nutrition and food security. She has now relocated to sunny Townsville and enjoys organic food growing, running, and spending time with her family.
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