Kids and obesity: New guidelines released to evaluate and treat childhood, adolescent weight issues
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released the first comprehensive guideline in 15 years to evaluate and treat obesity in children and teens. Here's what the guidelines suggest.
The guide suggests that plenty of evidence exists showing that treating obesity in children is "safe and effective," according to the AAP. "This is a complex issue, but there are multiple ways we can take steps to intervene now and help children and teens …" Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital.
More than 14.4 million children and teens in the U.S. struggle with obesity, the organization said.
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