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Childhood Obesity: A Complex Issue
Obesidad infantil: una enfermedad compleja
An important step in understanding the health of your child is checking if they have excess weight. That's because excess weight - overweight or obesity - can impact their overall health. English Español
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Treatment for Obesity in Children and Teens
Tratamiento de la obesidad en niños y adolescentes
Fortunately, there are a variety of proven treatments for overweight and obesity in children and teens. English Español
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for the child’s age and height. English
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Is Weight-loss Surgery Right for My Child?
¿La cirugía bariátrica para perder peso es adecuada para mi hijo?
Most teens with obesity, especially those with more severe forms of obesity, have been working on lifestyle for most of their lives. However, for many teens, despite years of hard work, this is still not effective in preventing the harmful health effects of obesity. For these teens, treatment options in addition to nutrition and exercise, such as medications or weight-loss surgery, may be considered. English Español
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What is Intensive Behavior and Lifestyle Treatment (IHBLT)?
¿Qué es el tratamiento intensivo para el comportamiento y estilo? (IHBLT)
Intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment (IHBLT) is a safe and proven approach for adolescents with overweight and obesity. English Español
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Growing Up Healthy: Fat, Cholesterol and More
Crecimiento saludable: grasas, colesterol y más (Growing Up Healthy: Fat, Cholesterol, and More)
Many Americans consume too many calories and too much fat, especially saturated fat, trans fat, and sugar. These eating patterns are one cause of America's high rates of obesity and heart disease. English Español
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Resources are provided with permission by the American Academy of Pediatrics.