Journal article
Reexamining the complex issue of obesity in childhood: A new guideline and patient-focused approach
The Nurse practitioner, Vol.49(3), pp.20-28
03/01/2024
PMID: 38386469
Web of Science ID: WOS:001443085600005
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Abstract
Obesity in childhood is a complex, multifaceted condition with various contributors, including genetic, environmental, socioeconomic, and physiologic factors. The latest guidelines recommend annual evaluation beginning at age 2 years. Treatment strategies should be family focused and should target nutrition, physical activity, and behavior.
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- Title
- Reexamining the complex issue of obesity in childhood
- Publication Details
- The Nurse practitioner, Vol.49(3), pp.20-28
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Number of pages
- 9
- Copyright
- © 2024, Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
- Identifiers
- WOS:001443085600005; 99381356667406600
- Academic Unit
- School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Language
- English