title: Obesity in the Adolescent.
abstract: Obesity in childhood and adolescence represents a significant health problem. Factors involved may include social environment, genetic effects, and individual physiology. Effects on growth and pathophysiologic consequences such as hypertension and abnormal glucose tolerance must be addressed in diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Boston Floating Hospital of New England Medical Center, Box 213, 750 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Bandini