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Q&A: AAP's guidance on treating childhood obesity provides an 'on-ramp to implementation'

AAP childhood obesity guidelines on surgery, treatment draw scrutiny

Advocates criticize guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, aimed at preventing childhood obesity, for contributing to weight stigma.

Guidance for treating childhood obesity encourages early intervention

The American Academy of Pediatrics guideline  the first in 15 years  said childhood obesity should be treated early with aggressive treatments.

AAP childhood obesity guidelines on surgery, treatment draw scrutiny

Advocates criticize guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, aimed at preventing childhood obesity, for contributing to weight stigma.

New guidelines to treat childhood obesity suggest more drastic interventions

The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines on treating childhood obesity. It recommended pediatricians should evaluate and treat obesity in kids early on to reduce the risk of developing long-term health conditions. Dr. Sandra Hassink of the Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight joined Amna Nawaz for a closer look at the recommendations and the implications.