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Medical group urges blunt terms for kids obesity
A committee of 15 medical groups convened by the American Medical Association urges doctors to label children with obesity plainly as overweight or obese rather than softer terms. The panel, funded by CDC officials, says clear language aids diagnosis and treatment while respecting families, with BMI assessments and habit reviews recommended at every well visit.
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American Medical Association
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Reginald Washington
American Academy of Pediatrics
Washington
U.S
CDC
Peter Belamarich
Children’s Hospital
Montefiore
New York City
LMH