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The American Academy of Pediatrics has joined the White House, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture in a new initiative to reduce rates of overweight and obesity in our nation's children. Pediatricians will continue working in partnership with families and communities to ensure the life success of every child.
As part of the White House Initiative, the AAP pledges to engage in a range of efforts toward 2 primary goals:
- Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated for every child at every well-child visit in accordance with AAP recommendations*, and that information is provided to parents about how to help their child achieve a healthy weight; and
- Prescriptions for healthy active living (good nutrition and physical activity) are provided at every well-child visit, along with information for families about the impact of healthy eating habits and regular physical activity on overall health.^
* BMI measurement begins at the 24 month visit
^ These actions are consistent with existing AAP policy and Bright Futures Guidelines.
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 Resources for pediatricians:
To support our members in accomplishing these goals, the AAP offers many practice-friendly obesity resources described below. In addition to these resources, the AAP continues to develop materials for families and pediatricians to support healthy active living; check this site regularly for updates.
Point of Care Resources for Families
Additional Resources for Families
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