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Federal Task Force Urges Screening For Obesity In Children, Teens
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According to Reuters, a federal task force recommends doctors should screen children and teens between 6 and 18 years for extra pounds. For children who are found to be obese based on their body mass index (BMI), a standard measure of the relationship between height and weight, the task force also calls for referrals to a comprehensive program that includes dietary advice, physical activity, and behavioral counseling to promote weight loss.
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