Children and adolescents should be proactively evaluated and treated for obesity, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity is a serious condition that, if left untreated, can lead to long-term health problems.
Children with obesity are at a higher risk for diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and depression.Pediatricians should screen children with obesity for those and other conditions at routine checkups, the AAP said in the new guidelines.Previous AAP guidelines, released in 2007, recommended a "watchful waiting" approach to childhood obesity.
All services for children and teens should also be carried out in a way that is mindful of patients' culture and language preference, the guidelines say. By working with families to identify personal beliefs, risk factors, and challenges, pediatricians can provide a personalized plan for treatment.
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