Parents should expect more conversations, treatment options for kids with obesity after new guidelines

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The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines and treatment options this week for kids diagnosed with obesity.

It is something that federal health officials report has doubled over the last 30 years in young children."Pediatricians across the country have been waiting for this for a very long time," said Dr. Natalie Muth, a pediatrician at

The guidelines point out early childhood obesity can be an early indicator of trends that could continue into adulthood. Treatments can vary depending on age. "Nutrition and exercise and lifestyle parameters can go a tremendous way to preventing obesity," said Rady Children's Hospital's Dr. Jeffrey Schwimmer.

 

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