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Evidence Narrowly Focused On Weight
- The AAP review explicitly excluded studies that measured health outcomes without weight change.
- That means many interventions that improve health without lowering BMI were ignored.
Lip Service To Social Determinants
- The guidelines acknowledge racism, socioeconomic factors, and weight stigma as contributors to childhood obesity.
- Yet the document largely treats weight as the primary target rather than addressing these root causes.
How To Bring Up BMI With Families
- Ask permission and use neutral words before discussing BMI with a child or family.
- Acknowledge emotions but keep the focus on health during the conversation.