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Year of publication
2020
Type
Qualitative
Design
Literature Review
Classification
Other
Country studied
Global
Data
Secondary
Data Collected
Literature
Study setting
N/A
Age group of participant
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The pediatric obesity encounter: Literature and resources to help with 4 common issues
Goal
Review the best practices and resources for pediatricians providing pediatric obesity management in 4 key areas: how to assess all of the relevant factors contributing to obesity, how to provide nutrition education, how to counsel families who eat out regularly, and what to do with patients who frequently make poor eating choices.
Results
While there are many resources indicating recommendations for the physical exam and laboratory tests, there are very few resources that give pragmatic advice on the counseling aspects of the pediatric obesity encounter. We note new nutrition research showing the importance of avoiding ultra-processed foods. Most importantly, we list several resources regarding useful questionnaires, nutrition guidance, and even further training for pediatricians.
Authors
Zachary M, Sisley S.
Journal
Curr Nutr Rep
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