The obese adolescent.
Childhood obesity is one of the formidable challenges that healthcare providers face. Early recognition and implementation of preventive strategies is crucial in combating this problem. Inculcation of a healthy lifestyle in our youth by encouraging physical activity, decreasing sedentary pastimes, and making healthy food choices is critical right from the start, before poor habits become ingrained. More research is needed to find more effective ways to treat obesity in childhood and adolescence.
Someshwar
Jean
J
Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University, Morgantown 26505, USA. jsomeshwar@hsc.wvu.edu
Someshwar
Shiv
S
Perkins
Kathaleen C
KC
D000293:Adolescent; D001067:Appetite Depressants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D050110:Bariatric Surgery; D015992:Body Mass Index; D004032:Diet; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
D001067:Appetite Depressants