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Obesity in Children

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Obesity in Children Treatment: Specialist

Physicians from the following specialties evaluate and treat obesity in children:

Family Practice
Pediatrics

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Children's health
Type 1 diabetes

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Last Updated: Nov 7, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Obesity in Children References:

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