Adolescent obesity.
The prevalence of adolescent obesity is increasing at an alarming rate. Obesity during adolescence is likely to persist into adulthood. The etiology and consequences of adolescent obesity are diverse, necessitating a biopsychosocial assessment and a comprehensive, individualized approach to treatment by a team of health professionals.
Mellin
L M
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Center for Adolescent Obesity, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco 94143.
D000293:Adolescent; D002664:Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*