Clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric obesity: recommendations from the Committee on Pediatric Obesity of the Korean Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition

The Committee on Pediatric Obesity of the Korean Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition newly developed the first Korean Guideline on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Obesity in Children and Adolescents to deliver an evidence-based systematic approach to childhood obesity in S...

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Published in:Korean journal of pediatrics 2019, Vol.62 (1), p.3-21
Main Authors: Yi, Dae Yong, Kim, Soon Chul, Lee, Ji Hyuk, Lee, Eun Hye, Kim, Jae Young, Kim, Yong Joo, Kang, Ki Soo, Hong, Jeana, Shim, Jung Ok, Lee, Yoon, Kang, Ben, Lee, Yeoun Joo, Kim, Mi Jin, Moon, Jin Soo, Koh, Hong, You, JeongAe, Kwak, Young-Sook, Lim, Hyunjung, Yang, Hye Ran
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Language:Korean
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Summary:The Committee on Pediatric Obesity of the Korean Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition newly developed the first Korean Guideline on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Obesity in Children and Adolescents to deliver an evidence-based systematic approach to childhood obesity in South Korea. The following areas were systematically reviewed, especially on the basis of all available references published in South Korea and worldwide, and new guidelines were established in each area with the strength of recommendations based on the levels of evidence: (1) definition and diagnosis of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents; (2) principles of treatment of pediatric obesity; (3) behavioral interventions for children and adolescents with obesity, including diet, exercise, lifestyle, and mental health; (4) pharmacotherapy; and (5) bariatric surgery.
ISSN:1738-1061
2092-7258