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. Healthier eating
5. Binge eating disorder
6. Body wise handbook
7. Weight loss efforts and the risk for obesity
8. Fitness fundamentals
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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. FDA Consumer
Healthier Eating
Some people can improve eating habits on their own, while others need a registered dietitian to guide them through the process.
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. US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
BodyWise Handbook
This handbook addresses eating disorders and disordered eating - critical health problems affecting preadolescents
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/bodyimage.html
7. JOURNAL OF CONSULTING AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Psychological and Behavioral Risk Factors for Obesity Onset in Adolescent Girls: A Prospective Study
Adolescent girls who engage in weight-loss efforts such as
dieting, use of appetite suppressants and laxatives, and
vomiting are more likely to gain weight over time and are
at greater risk for the onset of obesity.
http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/ccp-732195.pdf
8. 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.
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