Weight/Obesity - Pediatric/Paediatric

Topics

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Intervention

Q: What interventions are effective for the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity in the preschool population?

Last Updated: 2020-02-14
Q: What is the effectiveness of behavioural interventions for the treatment of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents?

Last Updated: 2019-10-23
Q: Does family and/or caregiver involvement result in improved outcomes for children and adolescents with overweight and obesity? How should dietitians advise families or caregivers of children and adolescents with overweight and obesity?

Last Updated: 2025-05-12
Q: Do interventions to prevent or treat obesity put children and adolescents at risk for disordered eating and/or other harms?

Last Updated: 2019-10-23
Q: Are specific foods or dietary patterns more effective in promoting weight/fat loss or less weight gain/body fat deposition over time among children and adolescents with overweight or obesity?

Last Updated: 2019-07-17
Q: What are the dietary recommendations for children and/or adolescents with overweight or obesity and hypertension?

Last Updated: 2019-10-21

Monitoring/Evaluation

Q: What outcomes should dietitians use to determine the effectiveness of treatment for children and adolescents with obesity?

Last Updated: 2025-05-12

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Intervention

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