[Obese adolescent]

Abstract

Our lifestyle involving eating snacks and having little exercise promotes weight gain also in the young, especially if this is additionally favored by genetic factors. An intervention of weight gain restriction should be made as early as possible, with adequate time during the consultation to profoundly deal with the issue. Anamnesis and clinical examination usually suffice for diagnosis. Establishment of a confidential therapeutic relationship will require time and involvement. Possibilities for a quick treatment are not available, but a long-term treatment plan with the young person is instead devised, setting partial goals that are small enough.