American Academy of Pediatrics

Nutrition and Exercise Are Things of the Past! Drugs and Surgery Now Recommended for Obese Children

May 8, 2023

Updated 2023 guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends drugs and surgery for children as young as 12 and 13 years who are struggling with obesity...

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