This article is part of a 2002 supplement in Pediatrics entitled "Treatment of Overweight Children and Adolescents: A Needs Assessment of the Health Practitioners."

Authors: Sarah Barlow and William Dietz

Summary
This article summarizes findings from the supplement and points to future directions for management of overweight children and adolescents in six areas: educational tools; best practice checklists; motivational techniques; reducing sedentary behavior; media promotion; and severe obesity.

Other articles in this supplement:

Management of Child and Adolescent Obesity: Study Design and Practitioner Characteristics

Management of Child and Adolescent Obesity: Attitudes, Barriers, Skills, and Training Needs among Health Care Professionals

Management of Child and Adolescent Obesity: Psychological, Emotion, and Behavior Assessment

Medical Evaluation of Overweight Children and Adolescents: Reports from Pediatricians, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Dietitians

Treatment of Child and Adolescent Obesity: Reports from Pediatricians, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Dietitians