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. 2022 Apr;122(4):848-861.
doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2022.01.008. Epub 2022 Jan 19.

Treatment of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity: Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Based on an Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews

Shelley Kirk  1 , Beth Ogata  2 , Elizabeth Wichert  3 , Deepa Handu  4 , Mary Rozga  5
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Treatment of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity: Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Based on an Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews

Shelley Kirk et al. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2022 Apr.

Abstract

This Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Position Paper describes current evidence on multi-component interventions with nutrition to treat pediatric overweight and obesity and discusses implications for RDNs. An umbrella review of eight systematic reviews provides evidence that multi-component interventions that include nutrition improve body mass index z-scores in all ages and in a variety of settings. More evidence is needed regarding appropriate body mass index measures to track weight and health status changes in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity. Current evidence indicates that multi-component interventions that include nutrition do not negatively impact psychosocial outcomes, but research on long-term outcomes is needed. Evolving technology and societal circumstances have created opportunities to provide innovative, collaborative, and engaging interventions through telehealth. RDNs specializing in pediatric overweight and obesity treatment play a crucial role in providing a wide range of evidence-based interventions in a variety of settings. These skills are important for tailoring treatment to each child or adolescent while accounting for community and societal factors, which can lead to improved health across the lifespan.

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