Kids with obesity need ‘behavioral counseling,’ task force recommends: 'Call to action'
Young people with obesity should receive intensive behavioral counseling, according to a major health agency.
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) conducted a systematic review of various types of weight management interventions — including behavioral counseling and prescription medications — for kids and teens aged 6 and older.
The official recommendation was published in JAMA on Tuesday.
SEVERE CHILDHOOD OBESITY HAS INCREASED IN THE US
The task force stated...
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