Childhood obesity has become a global pandemic in developed countries, leading to a host
of medical conditions that contribute to increased morbidity and premature death. The …

These pediatric hypertension guidelines are an update to the 2004 “Fourth Report on the
Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents.” …

You have in your hands, or at your fingertips, the first edition of the American Academy of
Pediatrics clinical practice guideline for evaluation and management of children and …

Background A wide range of interventions has been implemented and tested to prevent
obesity in children. Given parents' influence and control over children's energy-balance …

Background Adolescents are increasingly susceptible to obesity, and thus at risk of later non-
communicable diseases, due to changes in food choices, physical activity levels and …

The prevalence and severity of obesity have increased in recent years, likely the result of
complex interactions between genes, dietary intake, physical activity, and the environment …

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

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This Clinical Report was revised. See https://doi. org/10.1542/peds. 2023-065480. The
adoption of healthful lifestyles by individuals and families can result in a reduction in many …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Few studies have tested the impact of motivational
interviewing (MI) delivered by primary care providers on pediatric obesity. This study tested …