| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4176844 | Seminars in Pediatric Surgery | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The global epidemic of obesity has not spared children. Although prevention of obesity is commendable, we cannot hide from the pressing need to identify, assess, and actively manage children seriously afflicted by obesity and its associated conditions. Sustained weight loss (or, for children, lowering of body mass index standard deviation score) delivers major health benefit, but in children has been difficult to achieve. In adults, the success of the diabetes prevention programs using practical lifestyle
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Authors
John B. Dixon, Kay Jones, Maureen Dixon,