All Kids Should Be Screened for Obesity

(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News)

Earlier this week, an influential group of experts in preventive care affirmed that children age 6 and older should be screened for obesity and referred to intensive treatment when necessary. Continue reading article here…

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