An Image-Recognition Dietary Assessment App for Adolescents With Obesity: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Adolescence is a period of increased susceptibility to developing obesity-related health issues due to poor eating patterns and increased sedentary behaviors. Recommendations for pediatric obesity management include dietary assessments. However, adolescents often avoid food logging through traditional methods.

Early weight loss in adolescents following bariatric surgery predicts weight loss at 12 and 24 months.

Background: Growing evidence supports the efficacy of paediatric bariatric surgery. However, there is a paucity of data examining adolescent outcomes post surgery. Among adults, studies have shown that early weight loss is associated with long-term weight loss.

All Aboard Meal Train: Can Child-Friendly Menu Labeling Promote Healthier Choices in Hospitals?

Objective: To evaluate patient meal orders and consumption with a revised menu design that includes child-friendly labeling.

Study Design: A randomized controlled trial among hospitalized children was performed over a 1-month period comparing the control menu layout and the intervention menu. The intervention menu contained the same choices but was labeled to encourage healthy eating.