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) …

Obesity is now reaching epidemic proportions in both developed and developing countries
and is affecting not only adults but also children and adolescents. Over the last 20 years …

Background Obesity is a state of excess adiposity caused by an imbalance between energy
intake and expenditure. Although various methods exist to measure excess body fat, BMI …

Obesity: guidance on the prevention, identification, assessment and management of
overweight and obesity in adults and children. NICE Clinical Guideline 43 — Teesside …

BACKGROUND 1. Over the past decade, the World Health Assembly, the governing body of
the World Health Organization (WHO), has adopted a series of resolutions that strengthen …

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 …

Childhood obesity is a global epidemic and rising trends in overweight and obesity are
apparent in both developed and developing countries. Available estimates for the period …

Obesity in childhood is a significant global issue, and prevention is key to reducing
prevalence. Healthcare providers can play an important role in the prevention of obesity …

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

An estimated 97 million adults in the United States are overweight or obese, a condition that
substantially raises their risk of morbidity from hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes …