RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Shuman, Jill
T1 Strategies to Mitigate the Impact of Pediatric Obesity
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 19
SP 31
OP 32
DO 10.1177/155989771419020
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/19/31.abstract
AB In the United States, 32% of children are considered overweight, and 16% are obese. Recent trends show a slowing increase in this prevalence. However, 5% of the nation's youth are considered severely obese, a trend that continues to increase among those aged 6 to 19 years [Ogden CL et al. JAMA 2010]. Aside from the psychological and physical issues associated with pediatric and adolescent obesity, the condition also increases the risk of problems later in life, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, asthma, end-stage renal disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and severe ambulatory limitations [Inge TH et al. Pediatrics 2013].