Childhood obesity: addressing the issue

Childhood obesity is a major health issue in pediatric practice. The old idea that "a chubby baby is a healthy baby" is not necessarily the case. Social stigmas and recidivism surrounding obesity make addressing families and their children difficult; however, with early intervention, treat...

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Published in:	The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Vol. 99; no. 4 Suppl; p. S1
Main Authors:	Rudloff, L M, Feldmann, E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-1999
Subjects:	Adolescent Behavior Therapy Child Humans Obesity - complications Obesity - etiology Obesity - prevention & control
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Summary:	Childhood obesity is a major health issue in pediatric practice. The old idea that "a chubby baby is a healthy baby" is not necessarily the case. Social stigmas and recidivism surrounding obesity make addressing families and their children difficult; however, with early intervention, treatment can be successful. Prevention of obesity with health maintenance surveillance and family-focused behavior modification is the foundation for a healthy lifestyle and may prove the most effective way of avoiding long-term obesity-related morbidity.
ISSN:	0098-6151
DOI:	10.7556/jaoa.1999.99.4.S1