title: Obesity: diagnosis, prevention, and treatment; evidence based answers to common questions.
abstract: Paediatric obesity is now common in the UK, as in other developed countries. A literature search was conducted and evidence based answers to five frequently answered questions sought. Recommendations for diagnosis are given. Although there is no conclusive evidence that the condition is preventable, a number of treatment approaches are promising.
authors.affiliation: University of Glasgow Department of Human Nutrition, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow G3 8SJ, Scotland, UK.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Reilly
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Summerbell
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D015992:Body Mass Index; D002648:Child; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic; D009765:Obesity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012196:Review Literature as Topic