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2. Management of obesity - Wikipedia

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   The guidelines attempt to address the prevention and management of obesity at both the individual and population levels in both children and adults. [5] The European Union published clinical practice guidelines in 2008 in an effort to address the rising rates of obesity in Europe. [106] Australia came out with practice guidelines in 2004. [105]

3. A Novo Nordisk weight loss drug lowers BMI in kids as ... - AOL

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   In 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines for treating childhood obesity, recommending for the first time weight loss drugs and, in some cases, surgery for children ages ...

4. Is Weight Loss Medication for Kids as Young as 6 a Good Idea?

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   In 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) changed its guidelines on treating childhood obesity to include the use of weight loss drugs for children ages 12 years or older.

5. The AAP's New Guidelines for Childhood Obesity Are Getting ...

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   Caroline L. Young, M.S., R.D., L.D., R.Y.T. January 28, 2023 at 7:30 AM. Backlash: New AAP Guidelines on Childhood ObesityAnnie Otzen - Getty Images. Earlier this month, as fellow eating disorder ...

6. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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   Bariatric surgery (or metabolic surgery or weight loss surgery) is a medical term for surgical procedures used to manage obesity and obesity-related conditions. [1] [2] Long term weight loss with bariatric surgery may be achieved through alteration of gut hormones, physical reduction of stomach size, reduction of nutrient absorption, or a combination of these.

7. Obesity - Wikipedia

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   Obesity is a medical condition, sometimes considered a disease, [8][9][10] in which excess body fat has accumulated to such an extent that it can potentially have negative effects on health. People are classified as obese when their body mass index (BMI)—a person's weight divided by the square of the person's height—is over 30 kg / m 2; the ...