Introduction Childhood obesity is one of the most serious global public health challenges.
However, obesity and its consequences are largely preventable. As parents play an …

Primary care providers (PCPs) have an important role in prevention of excess weight gain in
pre‐school children. Guidelines exist to support PCPs' practices. This systematic review of …

Abstract This Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Position Paper describes current evidence
on multi-component interventions with nutrition to treat pediatric overweight and obesity and …

Abstract Purpose of Review Initial conversations about weight with patients are important to
set the tone for future dialogue and management of obesity. There is often reluctance in …

Background: Telemedicine has been utilized to deliver pediatric weight management care in
both rural and urban communities. This method of health care delivery may provide a …

Objective: Early-life nutrition plays a key role in establishing healthy lifestyles and preventing
chronic disease. This study aimed to (1) explore healthcare professionals'(HCP) opinions on …

Adolescence is a critical period for establishing habits and engaging in health behaviors to
prevent future cancers. Rural areas tend to have higher rates of cancer-related morbidity …

Aim The aim of this study was to identify and reach a consensus on the elements needed for
the success of health promotion practices delivered by registered nurses (RNs) who receive …

Background Healthcare professionals are ideally placed to discuss weight management
with children and families to treat and prevent childhood obesity. The aim of this review was …

Background Youth in rural areas are disproportionally affected by obesity. Given the unique
barriers rural populations face, tailoring and increasing access to obesity interventions is …