Prevention task force recommends intensive counseling for kids with obesity

A teen gets their body composition analyzed. Behavioral counseling is recommended for kids and teens with obesity.

“Fortunately, we know that there are proven ways that primary care clinicians can help many children and teens to address the high BMI,” she says. “Our evidence shows that the behavioral counseling intervention of 26 or more hours can help them achieve a healthy weight and improve their quality of life.”

Nicholson, who is also a professor of prevention and community health at George Washington University, says the review of relevant research pointed to effective forms of behavioral counseling.There are three key components usually involved, she says. These are: education about healthy eating habits; counseling on weight-related behavioral changes, such as goal-setting, and supervised exercise sessions.

However, Nicholson acknowledges the recommendations will pose challenges for many children and parents. Twenty-six hours of counseling is"a commitment both by the child or teen and their parents,” she says. Obstacles that can limit access to this kind of care also include finding a provider who offers the intensive counseling or finding reliable transportation to get to the sessions.

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