That growing obesity problem--What to do?

On World Obesity Day, take this short quiz and test your knowledge of the AAP's clinical practice guideline to evaluate and treat children and adolescents with obesity.

Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Dr. Erin Harrop, an assistant professor at University of Denver in Colorado and a licensed medical social worker to talk about atypical anorexia nervosa, including diagnostic challenges.

According to a new study, racial and ethnic disparities were evident when counseling on nutrition, lifestyle, and weight among children with high blood pressure measurements.

"The greatest risk reductions were demonstrated in those who experienced obesity remission during childhood," stated study authors.

Across all years in the report, the CDC rated each physical activity trend with a color of red, indicating that trends are going in the "wrong direction."

The expanded indication is approved to reduce excess body weight and maintain reduction long-term in children 2 years and up with obesity due to BBS, POMC, or LEPR deficiency.