Windows of Opportunity.pptVIP

Windows of Opportunity Obesity Prevention in Childhood Alan M. Lake, M.D. Taskforce on Obesity Prevention in Childhood Maryland Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics Prevention vs. Treatment Why Prevention? Appeal, indeed mantra, in Pediatrics Opportunities begin in-utero or before Greatest and Quickest impact Low risk Poor ability to recognize increased risk in time to make a difference Why bother? David Katz: Yale “ Today’s kids may become the first generation in the history of man to have a life expectancy projected to be less than that of their parents.” Definition of