In this episode, we speak with Dr. Shanna Garza, the Clinic Director at Girls to Women and Young Men’s Health and Wellness, an Adolescent Medicine practice located in McKinney, Texas.
Dr. Garza holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Emory University and pursued her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. After completing her medical training, she underwent a Family Medicine residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. With over 13 years of experience, she is a board-certified Family Medicine physician specializing in care for children, adolescents, and young adults.
Eating disorders frequently arise in Dr. Garza’s clinics. Various societal influences affect how young individuals, particularly girls, perceive and evaluate themselves. An excessive focus on food, body weight, and size can indicate an eating disorder.
What are the risks associated with dieting for young individuals? How do eating disorders differ from disordered eating? In what ways do social media, discussions about diets, and body shaming contribute to the onset of eating disorders?
Dr. Garza provides essential guidance for parents on how to assist their children in navigating this significant and potentially life-threatening health concern.
