A new Canadian clinical practice guideline for managing obesity in children: Some tried, some true and some very new.

Abstract

With the recent publication of an updated clinical practice guideline for managing pediatric obesity in Canada, pediatricians, healthcare providers, and families have access to up-to-date, evidence-based recommendations to support shared decision making for children and adolescents living with obesity. This commentary provides a brief overview of the new guidelines including new methods and approaches used, recommendations regarding intervention effectiveness for behavioural and psychological interventions, pharmacological and surgical interventions, practical guidance to assist providers in implementing the guidelines in clinical practice, and a summary of areas in obesity management that need more attention.