Recommendations for growth monitoring, and prevention and management of overweight
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Objectives In this study we examined the impact of the Expert Committee Recommendations
(ECRs) on childhood obesity preventive care during well-child visits in the United States …

Fig. 1: Algorithm for the assessment and stepwise management of the overweight or obese
adult. LDL= low-density lipoprotein, HDL= highdensity lipoprotein.* Body mass index (BMI) …

Despite extensive public health and clinical interventions, obesity rates remain high, and
evidence-based preventive strategies are elusive. Many consensus guidelines suggest that …

To revise 1998 recommendations on childhood obesity, an Expert Committee, comprised of
representatives from 15 professional organizations, appointed experienced scientists and …

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent panel of non-federal
experts in prevention and primary care that systematically reviews the evidence of …

The dramatic increase in the prevalence of childhood overweight and its resultant
comorbidities are associated with significant health and financial burdens, warranting strong …

BACKGROUND: Obesity and overweight in children are an escalating problem in Canada
and worldwide. Currently, little is known about the manner in which primary health care …

Large gaps exist in the capacity of the US medical system to participate meaningfully in
childhood obesity-prevention efforts and to meet the treatment needs of obese children …

Although pediatric providers have traditionally assessed and treated childhood obesity and
associated health-related conditions in the clinic setting, there is a recognized need to …