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Full recap from the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting
In this article, we recap our top stories, expert interviews, and Q+A discussions from the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.
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.
Clinician quiz: AAP clinical practice guideline for treatment of children with obesity
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.
Reading between the lines: teaching teens to use nutrition facts labels
Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, emphasizes the importance of learning to spot added sugars, compare portion sizes, and recognize misleading marketing claims to give patients a practical tool to take ownership of their health.
Racial, ethnic disparities exist when counseling on nutrition, lifestyle, and weight
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.
Pediatric obesity treatment yields lower morbidity, mortality risk in young adults
"The greatest risk reductions were demonstrated in those who experienced obesity remission during childhood," stated study authors.
Social media as tool for obesity intervention
Facebook, Twitter, and other Internet-based technologies can be effective weapons in the fight against childhood obesity.
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Full recap from the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting
In this article, we recap our top stories, expert interviews, and Q+A discussions from the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.
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.
Clinician quiz: AAP clinical practice guideline for treatment of children with obesity
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.
Reading between the lines: teaching teens to use nutrition facts labels
Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, emphasizes the importance of learning to spot added sugars, compare portion sizes, and recognize misleading marketing claims to give patients a practical tool to take ownership of their health.
Racial, ethnic disparities exist when counseling on nutrition, lifestyle, and weight
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.
Pediatric obesity treatment yields lower morbidity, mortality risk in young adults
"The greatest risk reductions were demonstrated in those who experienced obesity remission during childhood," stated study authors.
Full recap from the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting
In this article, we recap our top stories, expert interviews, and Q+A discussions from the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.
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.
Clinician quiz: AAP clinical practice guideline for treatment of children with obesity
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.
Reading between the lines: teaching teens to use nutrition facts labels
Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, emphasizes the importance of learning to spot added sugars, compare portion sizes, and recognize misleading marketing claims to give patients a practical tool to take ownership of their health.
Racial, ethnic disparities exist when counseling on nutrition, lifestyle, and weight
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.
Pediatric obesity treatment yields lower morbidity, mortality risk in young adults
"The greatest risk reductions were demonstrated in those who experienced obesity remission during childhood," stated study authors.