The American Academy of Pediatrics is now endorsing more aggressive tactics to address childhood obesity, a shift from previous practices of “watchful waiting.” The academy now recommends early treatment at the highest level of intensity appropriate for each child, including options like bariatric surgery for some teenagers, using the obesity drug Wegovy, and intensive behavioral treatment for children as young as 2. This change aims to address the rising rates of childhood obesity and provide effective interventions to help children maintain a healthy weight.
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