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JAMA: Pediatricians Need to be More Active in Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Guidelines that appeared in the December 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association call for doctors to help prevent childhood obesity.

The new guidelines suggest that doctors advise local schools to provide an hour of exercise every day at all grade levels and to restrict junk foods in school cafeterias. Doctors should work within their communities to help create better access for safe walking, bicycling and athletic activities. Finally, physicians should make a point of discussing nutrition and exercise with parents, and should advise new mothers to breastfeed their infants for the first six months.

Labels: pediatricians, involvement

Posted By: Aspen Education Group