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New Guidelines for Treating Obesity in Children
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends weight loss surgery for children 13 and older with severe obesity and prescription drugs for those 12 and older. The new guidelines aim to address the growing obesity epidemic among children in the US.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new guidelines for treating the 14.4 million children and teenagers in the US who have obesity.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new guidelines for treating the 14.4 million children and teenagers in the US who have obesity. The guidelines urge pediatricians to be more aggressive, recognizing obesity as a chronic disease and recommending comprehensive treatment plans for those affected.
ChapterNew Guidelines for Treating Obesity in Children
EpisodeAn Aggressive New Approach to Childhood Obesity
PodcastThe Daily
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends considering bariatric surgery for children aged 13 and older with severe obesity, as well as prescribing weight loss drugs for children aged 12 and older.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends considering bariatric surgery for children aged 13 and older with severe obesity, as well as prescribing weight loss drugs for children aged 12 and older. Obesity can persist through a person's lifetime and worsen as they age, and doctors are urged to screen children as young as two for obesity.