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<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="http://www.metro.us/new-guidance-use-drugs-surgery-early-for-obesity-in-kids/"></div>Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, including with medications for kids as young as 12 and surgery for those as young as 13, according to new guidelines released Monday. The longstanding practice of “watchful waiting,” or delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity on […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on ge...

The revised guidelines suggest a more active approach to combating childhood obesity, including the possibility of medication or surgery.

Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, including with medications for kids as young as 12.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively.

The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.