Obesity: diagnosis, prevention, and treatment; evidence based answers to common questions
TL;DR: Paediatric obesity is now common in the UK, as in other developed countries, and a literature search was conducted and evidence based answers to five frequently answered questions sought.
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Abstract: Paediatric obesity is now common in the UK, as in other developed countries. A literature search was conducted and evidence based answers to five frequently answered questions sought. Recommendations for diagnosis are given. Although there is no conclusive evidence that the condition is preventable, a number of treatment approaches are promising.
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