Recognizing and treating child overweight and obesity.
JAAPA 2021;
33:47-50. [PMID:
33234896 DOI:
10.1097/01.jaa.0000721676.28303.7c]
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Abstract
Primary care providers can help prevent and address child overweight and obesity, conditions that can affect children's present and future health as well as their psychologic, emotional, and social well-being. This article describes approaches to preventing, identifying, and addressing overweight and obesity using empathetic, practical, family-focused recommendations and actions.
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