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Obesity Prevention and Screening
Eleanor R Mackey1, Alexandra Olson2, Marc DiFazio3
1Department of Psychology and Behavioral Health, Children's National Health System, 111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010, USA.
Abstract:
Obesity is widespread, associated with several physical and psychosocial comorbidities, and is difficult to treat. Prevention of obesity across the lifespan is critical to improving the health of individuals and society. Screening and prevention efforts in primary care are an important step in addressing the obesity epidemic. Each period of human development is associated with unique risks, challenges, and opportunities for prevention and intervention. Screening tools for overweight/obesity, although imperfect, are quick and easy to administer. Screening should be conducted at every primary care visit and tracked longitudinally. Screening tools and cutoffs for overweight and obesity vary by age group.
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