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Obesity (Paediatric)

Management of overweight and obesity in children.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
PaediatricsEndocrinologyNutrition

Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [NG246]: Overweight and obesity management
National
NICE Quality Standard [QS94]: Obesity in children and young people: prevention and lifestyle weight management programmes
National
SIGN Guideline No 115: Management of Obesity
National
ECOG (European Childhood Obesity Group) Consensus Statement
Local
European Atherosclerosis Society Consensus Panel Statement: Paediatric Familial Hypercholesterolaemia and Obesity
Local
ISPAD Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines 2022: Nutritional management in children and adolescents with diabetes
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the recommended assessment tools for evaluating obesity in children during a routine consultation?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • How should I approach lifestyle intervention strategies for a child with obesity in a primary care setting?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What criteria should I use to determine if a child with obesity requires referral to a specialist service?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What role do pharmacological treatments play in the management of obesity in children, and when should they be considered?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • How can I effectively engage parents and caregivers in the management of their child's obesity?Updated: 8/22/2025
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