Recommendations for prevention of childhood obesity.

Matthew M. Davis*, Bonnie Gance-Cleveland, Sandra Hassink, Rachel Johnson, Gilles Paradis, Kenneth Resnicow

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Abstract

The majority of US youth are of healthy weight, but the majority of US adults are overweight or obese. Therefore, a major health challenge for most American children and adolescents is obesity prevention-today, and as they age into adulthood. In this report, we review the most recent evidence regarding many behavioral and practice interventions related to childhood obesity, and we present recommendations to health care providers. Because of the importance, we also suggest approaches that clinicians can use to encourage obesity prevention among children, including specific counseling strategies and practice-based, systems-level interventions. In addition, we suggest how clinicians may interact with and promote local and state policy initiatives designed to prevent obesity in their communities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)S229-253
JournalPediatrics
Volume120 Suppl 4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2007

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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