Preschool growth and nutrition service - addressing common nutritional problems: a community based primary care led intervention

Ross, S. and Wright, C. (2017) Preschool growth and nutrition service - addressing common nutritional problems: a community based primary care led intervention. London Journal of Primary Care, 9(6), pp. 104-108. (doi: 10.1080/17571472.2017.1391460) (PMID:29181093) (PMCID:PMC5694790)

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Abstract

Childhood obesity has been prioritised by the World Health Organization in a recent report, which calls for a holistic multiagency approach to tackling and reducing future risks of obesity and its associated co-morbidities. This article examines a health service approach to improving recognition and management of pre-school nutritional problems as part of training health care professionals. It explores the practicalities of setting up a local pathway for managing cases in the community with appropriate specialist support. This model, developed for the management of weight faltering, has now been adapted to tackle childhood obesity.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Ross, Dr Samantha and Wright, Professor Charlotte
Authors: Ross, S., and Wright, C.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:London Journal of Primary Care
Publisher:Taylor and Francis
ISSN:1757-1472
ISSN (Online):1757-1480
Published Online:03 November 2017
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 The Authors
First Published:First published in London Journal of Primary Care 9(6): 104-108
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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