RT Journal A1 Moreno MA, Furtner F, Rivara FP T1 DIets to prevent or treat obesity JF Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine JO Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine YR 2011 FD June 1 VO 165 IS 6 SP 580 OP 580 DO 10.1001/archpediatrics.2011.96 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpediatrics.2011.96 AB Obesity affects all major organ systems, including the skeletal, muscular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, reproductive, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. Complications of obesity in children can be both life threatening and life ending. For these reasons, many families consider diets to prevent or treat obesity.