Special considerations for the adolescent with obesity: An obesity medicine association (OMA) clinical practice statement (CPS) 2024

Suzanne Cuda, Alamo City Healthy Kids and Families, 1919 Oakwell Farms Parkway, Ste 145, San Antonio, TX, 78218, USA.
Valerie O'Hara, Weight & Wellness Clinic, Maine Medical Center, S. Portland, ME, 04106, USA.Follow
Marisa Censani, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, 525 East 68th Street, Box 103, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
Rushika Conroy, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Barbara Bush Children's Hospital and Division of Weight and Wellness, Maine Medical Center, 41 Donald B Dean Drive, South Portland, ME, 04106, USA.
Brooke Sweeney, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Center for Children's Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition, Medical Director, Weight Management, Department of General Academic Pediatrics, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, University of Missouri Kansas City, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO, 64108, USA.
Jennifer Paisley, St. Elizabeth Physicians Group, Medical Weight Management Center, USA.
Cristina Fernandez, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Center for Children's Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Health/Weight Management, University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO, 64108, USA.
Meredith L. Dreyer Gillette, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Center for Children's Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Health/Weight Management, University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO, 64108, USA.
Allen Browne, 25 Andrews Avenue, Falmouth, 04105, ME, USA.
Nancy T. Browne, 25 Andrews Avenue, Falmouth, 04105, ME, USA.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2023

Institution/Department

Pediatrics

Journal Title

Obesity Pillars (Online)

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) details special considerations for the management of the adolescent with obesity. The information in this CPS is based on scientific evidence, supported by medical literature, and derived from the clinical experiences of members of the OMA. METHODS: The scientific information and clinical guidance in this CPS are based on scientific evidence, supported by the medical literature, and derived from the clinical perspectives of the authors. RESULTS: This OMA Clinical Practice Statement addresses special considerations in the management and treatment of adolescents with overweight and obesity. CONCLUSIONS: This OMA Clinical Practice Statement on the adolescent with obesity is an overview of current recommendations. These recommendations provide a roadmap to the improvement of the health of adolescents with obesity, especially those with metabolic, physiological, and psychological complications. This CPS also addresses treatment recommendations and is designed to help the provider with clinical decision making.

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