Obesity in Childhood (1994)

Home Guidelines (1979-2006) Obesity in Childhood (1994)

View original publication

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

  • There is insufficient evidence of short-term or long-term benefits from screening for or treatment of childhood obesity to recommend such screening or recommend against it.
  • There is fair evidence to recommend against very-low-kilojoule diets for preadolescents.
  • There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against exercise programs or intensive family-based programs for most obese children.