The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends intensive behavioral interventions for children and adolescents with high body mass index (BMI) to achieve a healthy weight. They suggest at least 26 hours of counseling per year without the use of weight reduction drugs.
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends intensive behavioral interventions for kids aged 6 and older with a high body mass index. Read more in our #MorningBriefing: https://t.co/zs51hyznJR https://t.co/uDmN5wcGKc
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says obese children should get at least 26 hours of counseling per year and would benefit from behavioral interventions. https://t.co/3nPhtDvgen
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that children and adolescents with a high body mass index (BMI) receive intensive counseling – but not weight reduction drugs – to achieve a healthy weight. https://t.co/SBqPLZIUy9 https://t.co/QpItXxQ7dX
A national advisory group recommends behavioral therapy to treat obesity in children, saying drugs like Wegovy have "inadequate" research so far. https://t.co/DORIis3GB8