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By Kelly Young
Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists offers several recommendations for managing obesity during adolescence. Among them:
Obstetricians and gynecologists should be alert for obesity in this age group and be prepared to start behavioral counseling and participate in team care of overweight and obese adolescents.
Clinicians should not withhold oral emergency contraception from overweight or obese adolescents or women. It is not known at what weight emergency contraception becomes ineffective.
Overweight and obese adolescents should be screened for bullying, depression, and peer victimization.
Clinicians should warn against using supplements to lose weight.
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ACOG committee opinion (Free)
Background: NEJM Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine coverage of obesity in adolescence and functional limitations in young adulthood (Your NEJM Journal Watch registration required)