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New guidelines for treating childhood obesity include medication and surgery

New recommendations to treat childhood obesity from the American Academy of Pediatrics now include considering weight loss medications and surgery. It's the first update in 15 years. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder and medical director of Gramercy Pediatrics, joins CBS News discuss the risks and benefits.
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