Obesity is a problem encountered in primary care on a daily basis. The author reviews the literature in the area of adolescent obesity and discusses an approach to managing obesity in the office, including screening for comorbidities and motivating teenagers to make lifestyle changes. Medications used for the treatment of comorbidities are reviewed also.
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