Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Obesity
JAMA Clinical Reviews

Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Obesity

C1AdvancedOctober 21, 202617 min
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Childhood obesity affects approximately 15% of children aged 2 to 12 and is associated with adverse health outcomes in adulthood. Author Claudia K. Fox, MD, MPH, of the University of Minnesota Medical School joins JAMA Deputy Editor Mary M. McDermott, MD, to discuss epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood obesity. Related Content: Obesity in Children Aged 2 to 12 Years

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