For the first time in 15 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended that doctors prescribe weight-loss drugs for children with obesity, saying that early and proactive intervention is needed for the increasingly common problem.
In a set of new guidelines released on Jan. 9, the organization noted that pediatricians now have more evidence than ever before that obesity treatment for children is safe, effective, and provides long-term health benefits for children and their families.
