Screening for Obesity in Children and Adolescents

2017804 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

US Preventive Services Task Force · Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute

David C. Grossman · Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute

Kirsten Bibbins‐Domingo · University of Iowa

Susan J. Curry · University of Iowa

Michael J. Barry · Harvard University

Karina W. Davidson · Columbia University

Chyke A. Doubeni

Abstract

The USPSTF recommends that clinicians screen for obesity in children and adolescents 6 years and older and offer or refer them to comprehensive, intensive behavioral interventions to promote improvements in weight status. (B recommendation).

Topics & Keywords

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Obesity and Health Practices Eating Disorders and Behaviors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 317, Issue 23, pp. 2417-2417

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2017.6803

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