Childhood obesity: Screening and prevention

Abstract

This report presents the synthesis and recommendations made by the group of experts brought together by the French institute of health and medical research (Inserm) within the framework of the procedure of Expertise collective (expert advisory opinions) to respond to questions raised by the French national health insurance fund for independant workers (CANAM) concerning screening for childhood obesity and its prevention. Approximately 1,000 publications constitute the bibliography for this expertise.