Balanced News: New Guidelines for Kids With Obesity: What Parents Should Know

Jan. 13, 2023 — The American Academy of Pediatrics last week issued their first new guidelines in 15 years for evaluating and treating kids and adolescents with overweight or obesity. “It’s a misunderstanding, it’s being sensationalized,” says Lori Fishman, PsyD, a child psychologist who specializes in pediatric weight management. “And many kids will not outgrow it, so it’s important to identify children with obesity early and offer them evidence-based treatments.”