Childhood is an opportune time to address issues related to weight management, as
children with obesity are more likely to have obesity in adulthood, and few successful long …

Childhood obesity is growing at an alarming rate and results in significant health issues in
children. Current guidelines for preventing obesity include behavior modification, screening …

This study evaluated primary care providers'(PCPs, pediatricians, and nurse practitioners)
knowledge, current practices, and perceived barriers to childhood obesity prevention and …

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

Abstract Background The Texas Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration study was an
integrated, systems-oriented intervention that incorporated primary and secondary obesity …

Abstract Purpose of Review There are many barriers that impact a physician's ability to
adhere to guidelines for the management of childhood overweight and obesity in the context …

Abstract Background: Childhood obesity in Georgia exceeds the national rate. The state's
pediatric primary care providers (PCPs) are well positioned to support behavior change, but …

Objective To examine the effectiveness of a primary care–based obesity intervention over
the first year (6 intervention contacts) of a planned 2-year study. Design Cluster randomized …

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to implement clinic system changes that support
evidence-based guidelines for childhood obesity prevention. Adherence rates for prevention …

Childhood obesity is a complex problem that warrants early intervention. General
recommendations for obesity prevention and nutrition counseling exist. However, these are …