Childhood and Adolescent Obesity
Friday's Progress Notes - May 26, 2000
Mental Health Information - Vol. 4 Issue 16
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CONTENTS
1. Evaluation and treatment of childhood obesity
2. Guidelines for treatment of overweight children
3. Early adolescent obesity and self-esteem
4. Promoting physical activity among young people
5. Binge eating disorder
6. Body wise handbook
7. Fitness fundamentals
8. Helping your overweight child
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1. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Evaluation and Treatment of Childhood Obesity
The prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States has risen
dramatically in the past several decades. Although 25 to 30 percent
of children are affected, this condition is underdiagnosed and
undertreated. (These materials link to patient handouts.)
http://www.aafp.org/afp/990215ap/861.html
2. PEDIATRICS
Obesity Evaluation and Treatment: Expert committee Recommendations
Practice guidelines for practitioners who evaluate and treat
overweight children. (You will need to have the Adobe Acrobat
Reader to access this document.)
http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/reprint/102/3/e29.pdf
3. PEDIATRICS
Childhood Obesity and Self-Esteem
This study examines the relationship between early adolescent
obesity and self-esteem. (You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader
to access this document.)
http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/reprint/105/1/e15.pdf
4. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
Guidelines for School and Community Programs to Promote
Lifelong Physical Activity Among Young People
The CDC site includes the Complete Guidelines Report, a summary
of the report, and a school health self-assessment and
planning tool.
5. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASES
Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder is characterized by bingeing not followed
by purging.
6. ATHEALTH.COM
BodyWise Handbook
This handbook addresses eating disorders and disordered eating - critical health problems affecting preadolescents
7. PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS
Fitness Fundamentals
The decision to carry out a physical fitness program cannot be taken lightly. It requires a lifelong commitment of time and effort.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/FitnessFundamentals.html
8. WEIGHT-CONTROL INFORMATION NETWORK
Helping Your Overweight Child
In the United States at least one child in five is overweight and the number of overweight children continues to grow.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/OverweightChild.html
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