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Treatment of Childhood Obesity in Pediatric Practice
Author(s) -
WILLIAMS CHRISTINE L.,
BOLLELLA MARGUERITE,
CARTER B. J.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
annals of the new york academy of sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.712
H-Index - 248
eISSN - 1749-6632
pISSN - 0077-8923
DOI - 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1993.tb18851.x
Subject(s) - calorie , obesity , medicine , childhood obesity , caloric intake , weight loss , pediatrics , body weight , physical therapy , endocrinology , overweight
Evaluation of obese children and adolescents in the pediatric office or clinic should include baseline assessment of weight for height, and body fatness; should rule out endocrine and genetic causes of obesity; and should evaluate other cardiovascular risk factors. Treatment of obesity is most successful if realistic goals are set; if a safe rate of weight loss of one to two pounds per week can be achieved through a reduction of caloric intake that amounts to 500 calories less per day; if increased physical activity is stressed as much as diet; if parental support is strong; and if behavior therapy is provided during the course of treatment to help both child and parent achieve the diet, exercise, and behavior goals.