Experts Recommend Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Obesity
New guidelines suggest 26 hours of interventions annually but exclude weight-loss drugs and surgery.
- The US Preventive Services Task Force updated recommendations for managing high BMI in children.
- Guidelines emphasize behavioral interventions like healthy eating, physical activity, and screen time limits.
- Some doctors criticize the exclusion of weight-loss drugs and surgeries, citing their effectiveness.
- Nearly 20% of US children have high BMI, which can lead to serious health issues like diabetes and heart disease.
- Access to intensive programs remains limited, with many providers calling the 26-hour recommendation unrealistic.
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