Childhood obesity:
The American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a new policy in June of 2013 to classify obesity as a disease. This decision was made not only to improve research, education, and development of treatments for obesity, but also reduce the stigma of being overweight (13). The USPSTF recommends counseling and lifestyle modifications for children with obesity over 6 years old (14). Obese children are at risk of diabetes and other health problem not only at the present time but also in the future.
Depression
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening teenagers between 12 and 18 years old for depression if appropriate professionals are available for accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and follow-up (15).