Dr. Disha Narang
she/her
Title: MD; Endocrinologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist; 2 years on Advisory Board
Dr. Disha Narang is a leading endocrinologist, obesity, and culinary medicine specialist, and Director of Obesity Medicine at Endeavor Health System in Chicago.
Dr. Narang is extremely passionate about combatting our epidemic of obesity and diabetes through targeting our food environment – this starts with educating and empowering our children, patients and communities to prevent long-term metabolic disease.
Dr. Narang has been featured in several national and global media outlets, including the BBC, CNN, Wall Street Journal, and NPR, speaking on the obesity epidemic, diabetes, chronic medical weight management, and our food environment.
Favorite Food Education Standard: FES #5 – Food impacts health.
By understanding how food impacts our health, we can actively make positive and informed food choices, which also in turn impacts those around us. Creating a positive relationship with food can impact a lifetime of health.
A favorite food memory:
I grew up overweight. As a first generation immigrant, my eating habits evolved in a way to help me fit in. This also resulted in weight gain. It was one of my middle school teachers who really opened my eyes to nutrition. This completely changed the way I thought about my food environment, and changed the trajectory of my life.
Why I Support Pilot Light:
I am extremely passionate about combatting our epidemic of obesity and diabetes through targeting our food environment – this starts with educating and empowering our children, their parents, our patients and communities to prevent long-term metabolic disease.
Reach me: On Instagram: @dishanarangmd or connect with me LinkedIn!