Treatment of Child and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity.
- Author:
Sochung CHUNG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Konkuk University Medical Center, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. scchung@kuh.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Obesity;
Children;
Adolescent
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Body Weight;
Child;
Comorbidity;
Eating;
Humans;
Motor Activity;
Obesity;
Overweight
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology
2008;13(2):136-142
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Obesity is rapidly increasing and childhood obesity is associated with substantial comorbidity and late sequela. In this article, current information about behaviors related to eating, physical activity and sedentary activity that may affect body weight in children and adolescents were reviewed. The studies of multidisciplinary approach for obesity treatment and more aggressive forms of treatment were presented. Finally recent recommended comprehensive 4-step or staged care approach for weight management was introduced.
