18 Apr Clinical Guidelines for Weight Management in New Zealand Children and Young People
Posted at 13:20h
in Healthy babies and children
This Ministry of Health publication provides updated clinical guidance for primary health care practitioners and others who provide advice on weight management for New Zealand children and young people aged 2 to 18 years.
The Guidelines follow a four-stage process: monitor, assess, manage, and maintain. The key components of management are FAB: Food and drink, Activity (including reducing sedentary time, and supporting sufficient sleep), and Behavioural strategies.(2016)