Task Force Recommends Intensive Counseling for Kids with Obesity
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends intensive behavioral counseling for children and adolescents aged 6 and older with obesity, emphasizing at least 26 hours of comprehensive interventions. This approach aims to address the rising rates of severe childhood obesity and its associated health risks, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The recommendation highlights the importance of early intervention and the potential role of medications like GLP-I agonists to support weight loss efforts.