Social consequences and genetics for the child with overweight and obesity: An obesity medicine association (OMA) clinical practice statement 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) clinical practice statement (CPS) covers two topics: 1) genetics and 2) social consequences for the child with overweight and obesity. This CPS is intended to provide clinicians with an overview of clinical practices applicable to children and adolescents with body mass indices greater than or equal to the 85th percentile for their ages, particularly those with adverse consequences resulting from increased body mass. The information in this CPS is based on scientific evidence, supported by the medical literature, and derived from the clinical experiences of members of the OMA.

Methods

The scientific information and clinical guidance in this CPS is based upon referenced evidence and derived from the clinical perspectives of t

SUBMITTER: Cuda S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10662046 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature