BBB Webinar: The Brain and Pediatric Obesity - Current State of the Research

When it comes to regulating body weight, you might be surprised to learn that the brain is in charge. By discussing research related to how the brain regulates body weight, this webinar will provide perspective as to why some are susceptible to obesity in an environment where food is abundant and physical activity is no longer a necessity of daily life. In this webinar we will discuss topics such as how the brain regulates body weight, and also how obesity impacts the brain, all in the context of pediatric obesity. In this session, you will learn about why obesity is so difficult to treat and relapse weight gain is so common, basic neuroscience concepts that you can use to impress your friends, and research behind the current guidelines for treating pediatric obesity, including GLP-1 based therapies. This webinar was presented on July 9, 2026 by Emily Noble, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Georgia.