|Articles|October 1, 2004
Screen for and treat overweight in 2- to 5-year-olds? Yes!
Waiting until a child gets older before addressing weight concerns may be too late. Routinely assessing weight and providing anticipatory guidance about eating and physical activity can help prevent weight problems from taking hold--possibly for a lifetime.
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