Childhood Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
BMI to be considered SEVERE OBESE
A
BMI > 35, 120th percentile
2
Q
BMI to be considered OBESE
A
BMI in 95th percentile
3
Q
What is the cost of obesity in 2008?
A
$147 million
4
Q
What does the surgeon general state?
A
Morbidity and mortality associated w/ obesity may exceed those associated w/ cigarette smoking
