An approach to weight management in children and adolescents (2-18 years) in primary care.

Overweight children and adolescents can be managed by a primary care team who have a positive attitude to weight management. However the child/adolescent and family should want help and be willing to make life style changes. They may need on-going support to achieve small incremental changes in behaviour. Early intervention is better than waiting until the problem is severe. A sustainable healthy lifestyle is the primary goal of management.