Facebook, Twitter, and other Internet-based technologies can be effective weapons in the fight against childhood obesity.
Obesity in the adolescent and young adult populations
Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her thoughts on the July 2024 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.
Addressing atypical anorexia: Part 1
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.
Pediatric nutrition notes: How to talk about weight with kids
Wondering what’s the best way to talk to children about their weight? Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, provides some clinical pearls you can incorporate into your practice.
Financial incentives improve dietary intervention outcomes in adolescents with severe obesity
Participants included adolescents aged 13 to 17 years with severe obesity, defined as at or greater than 120% of the 95th BMI percentile.
USPSTF recommends intensive behavioral interventions for children with high BMI
The USPSTF is encouraging providers to promote behavioral interventions as the primary effective intervention for weight loss in children and adolescents.
Study: Ultraprocessed food increases cardiovascular risk in children
A recent study suggests that high ultraprocessed food consumption in preschool children is linked to increased cardiometabolic risk factors.
Social media as tool for obesity intervention
Facebook, Twitter, and other Internet-based technologies can be effective weapons in the fight against childhood obesity.
Obesity in the adolescent and young adult populations
Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her thoughts on the July 2024 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.
Addressing atypical anorexia: Part 1
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.
Pediatric nutrition notes: How to talk about weight with kids
Wondering what’s the best way to talk to children about their weight? Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, provides some clinical pearls you can incorporate into your practice.
Financial incentives improve dietary intervention outcomes in adolescents with severe obesity
Participants included adolescents aged 13 to 17 years with severe obesity, defined as at or greater than 120% of the 95th BMI percentile.
USPSTF recommends intensive behavioral interventions for children with high BMI
The USPSTF is encouraging providers to promote behavioral interventions as the primary effective intervention for weight loss in children and adolescents.
Study: Ultraprocessed food increases cardiovascular risk in children
A recent study suggests that high ultraprocessed food consumption in preschool children is linked to increased cardiometabolic risk factors.
Obesity in the adolescent and young adult populations
Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her thoughts on the July 2024 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.
Addressing atypical anorexia: Part 1
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.
Pediatric nutrition notes: How to talk about weight with kids
Wondering what’s the best way to talk to children about their weight? Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, provides some clinical pearls you can incorporate into your practice.
Financial incentives improve dietary intervention outcomes in adolescents with severe obesity
Participants included adolescents aged 13 to 17 years with severe obesity, defined as at or greater than 120% of the 95th BMI percentile.
USPSTF recommends intensive behavioral interventions for children with high BMI
The USPSTF is encouraging providers to promote behavioral interventions as the primary effective intervention for weight loss in children and adolescents.
Study: Ultraprocessed food increases cardiovascular risk in children
A recent study suggests that high ultraprocessed food consumption in preschool children is linked to increased cardiometabolic risk factors.