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Screening, Education, and Counseling to Address the Obesity Epidemic in Pediatric and Adolescent Populations

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Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gambino, Paul, Heinze, Katherine, Lanter, Sophie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Childhood and adolescent obesity are significant public health concerns in the United States, with about 19% of children and adolescents aged 2-19 years being obese. Obesity is associated with several health risks, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health issues. However, in many families there is a significant knowledge deficit in terms of risks and prevention for… more
Full Text: ADDRESSING THE OBESITY EPIDEMIC IN PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT POPULATIONS Screening, Education, and Counseling to Address the Obesity Epidemic in Pediatric and Adolescent Populations Sophie Lanter MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Florida Atlantic University 2023 Faculty …