Julie Wei speaks at a 2015 TEDx event in Wilmington, Delaware.

Julie L. Wei, MD, is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, Throat surgeon for children) and the Division Chief of Otolaryngology at the Nemours Children’s Hospital, and a Professor of Otolaryngology at University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Wei’s current research goals are focused on demonstrating relationship between systemic inflammation and nasal symptoms due to excessive sugar and dairy consumption in otherwise healthy children. She is passionate about empowering families to improve their children’s health through healthy eating and physical activity. Dr. Wei’s believes that every health care provider should include a detailed assessment of their patient’s diet and activity as a part of taking their medical history. She is grateful and devoted to her husband David Pankros and 9 year-old daughter Claire.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx