AAP CHILDREN'S HEALTH TOPICS: OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY

OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY

February 9, 2010: The AAP is proud to join the White House and other US Government agencies in launching a new initiative, called "Let's Move", to reduce rates of overweight and obesity among the nation's children. View more

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Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Overweight and Obesity

Family and Community Resources

Patient Education
- Can children get high blood pressure?

Professional Resources

AMA Press Release on Obesity ( * external resource)
Expert Committee Releases Recommedations to Fight Childhood and Adolescent Obesity

A Minute For Kids Audio Files

Exercise - Important for the Whole Family
Obesity and High Blood Pressure
Preventing Obesity in Teens
Using BMI Testing
Weight Loss for Teens

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