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¹Division of Adolescent Medicine, Cohen Children's Medical Center, Queens, New York.

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New obesity guidelines recommend earlier interventions, but clinicians must carefully screen adolescents for eating disorders (EDs) to avoid harm. Balancing obesity treatment with ED prevention is crucial for high-risk youth.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Endocrinology
Adolescent Medicine
Eating Disorders

Background:

Current American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines advocate for earlier pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery for adolescent obesity.
This shift from staged approaches necessitates careful consideration of potential risks for patients prone to eating disorders (EDs).
Clinicians face a challenge in implementing obesity treatments without triggering or worsening underlying EDs.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current evidence-based treatments for adolescent overweight and obesity.
To emphasize the critical importance of screening for EDs before, during, and after obesity interventions.
To provide guidance for clinicians on assessing and managing EDs in the context of obesity treatment.

Main Methods:

Literature review of current obesity treatments.
Discussion of screening protocols for eating disorders.
Analysis of weight stigma and its impact.
Guidance on clinical assessment for eating disorders.

Main Results:

Adolescent obesity treatment guidelines have evolved towards earlier, more intensive interventions.
Screening for eating disorders is essential to mitigate risks associated with obesity treatment.
Weight stigma can negatively influence both obesity and eating disorder trajectories.

Conclusions:

A balanced approach is required to manage adolescent obesity effectively while safeguarding against eating disorders.
Clinicians need tools and strategies to navigate the complexities of treating obesity in at-risk adolescents.
Further research is needed to optimize integrated care models for co-occurring obesity and eating disorders.