Journal article
Obesity and children with special healthcare needs: special considerations for a special population
Current opinion in pediatrics, v 26(4), pp 508-515
01 Aug 2014
PMID: 25007324
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Abstract
Purpose of review
The high prevalence of childhood obesity continues to persist, especially in children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN). The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health model and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations are appropriate frameworks related to increasing physical activity and healthy eating habits among CYSHCN. This review aims to provide pediatric providers with recommendations in the assessment, treatment, and management of obesity in CYSHCN.
Recent findings
Personal, environmental, and parental factors contribute to participation of CYSHCN in physical activity and consumption of healthy foods. Findings demonstrate that physical activity among CYSHCN is possible with proper guidance and supervision from families, healthcare providers, and community recreation staff. Proper direction from parents can help CYSHCN with food restrictions consume healthier food options. Creative solutions for promoting physical activity and healthy foods are vital for this special population.
Summary
Promoting healthy weight and addressing health behaviors can contribute to favorable health outcomes and quality of life in CYSHCN. Pediatricians are encouraged to assess risks contributing to obesity in collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams (specialists, psychologists, primary care providers, mental health professionals, social workers, physical therapists, and dieticians), providing their patients (CYSHCN) with essential skills and resources to prevent and manage obesity.
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Details
- Title
- Obesity and children with special healthcare needs: special considerations for a special population
- Creators
- Purni Abeysekara - Drexel University College of Nursing and Health ProfessionsRenee Turchi - Drexel UniversityMargaret O'Neil - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Current opinion in pediatrics, v 26(4), pp 508-515
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Number of pages
- 8
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Community Health and Prevention; Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000339158500018
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84904460008
- Other Identifier
- 991019167959204721
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