Pediatric Weight Management

Publication Date: December 7, 2017
Last Updated: December 16, 2022

Nutrition Assessment

PWM: Assessment of Fast Food Meal Frequency in Children and Teens

The registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) should assess the frequency of fast-food intake of overweight or obese children and teens. Limited evidence in populations eight years to 16 years of age at baseline suggests that higher frequency of fast-food consumption, particularly more than twice a week is associated with increased adiposity; BMI Z-score; or risk of obesity during childhood, adolescence and during the transition from adolescence into adulthood. (Weak, Imperative)
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Nutrition Intervention

PWM: RDN in Multicomponent Pediatric Weight Management Interventions

The RDN should be an integral part of multi-component pediatric weight management interventions. A strong body of research indicates that short-term (six-month) and long-term (two-year) decreases in body mass index (BMI) and BMI Z-scores for all age categories were more likely to be achieved when an RDN or psychologist/mental health provider were involved in multi-component weight management interventions that included diet and nutrition [including medical nutrition therapy (MNT)], physical activity and behavioral components. (Strong, Imperative)
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Overview

Title

Pediatric Weight Management

Authoring Organization

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics