Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 35-38 , January 2004

Evaluation and management of obesity in children and adolescents

  • Mona A.H. Eissa, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Mona A. H. Eissa is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, and Director, UT Pediatric and Adolescent Obesity Management Program.
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Mona A. H. Eissa, MD, PhD, Department of Pediatrics, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, 6431 Fannin, Suite 3.146A, Houston, TX 77030
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  • Kathy B. Gunner, RN, MS, CPNP

      Affiliations

    • Kathy B. Gunner is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Community and General Pediatrics, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Department of Pediatrics.

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☆ SECTION EDITORRobert J. Yetman, MDUniversity of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TXThis guideline was adapted for use in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center; its use should in no way be construed as an endorsement by NAPNAP. Adaptation may be required (a) to fit the needs of one's practice setting or (b) to meet the state legislative requirements.

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2003.11.002

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 35-38 , January 2004

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