Given the prevalence of the issue, the task force recommends behavioral interventions that include at least 26 hours of supervised physical activity sessions for up to a year.
The US Preventive Services Task Force issued a draft recommendation statement outlining the interventions that should be taken when a child or teen has a high body mass index.
Children with obesity should receive intensive counseling to promote healthy diet and exercise habits starting at age 6, according to a draft recommendation issued by a panel of U.S. experts on Wednesday.
Children with obesity should receive intensive counseling to promote healthy diet and exercise habits starting at age 6, according to a draft recommendation issued by a panel of U.S. experts on.
The government-backed US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) said overweight children as young as six should be given therapy lasting at least 26 hours to promote healthy eating instead.
Children with obesity should receive intensive counselling to promote healthy diet and exercise habits starting at age 6, according to a draft recommendation issued by a panel of US experts released Tuesday (Dec 12). The government-backed US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) had recommended in 2017 t
Children with obesity should receive intensive counseling to promote healthy diet and exercise habits starting at age 6, according to a draft recommendation issued by a panel of U.S. experts on. -December 12, 2023 at 11:07 am EST - MarketScreener
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) - Children with obesity should receive intensive counseling to promote healthy diet and exercise habits starting at age 6, ac.