Obesity Flashcards
A child weighing in at the 85th-95th % is considered what?
Overweight
A child weighing in above the 95th% is considered what?
obese
Class 1 BMI growth curve is at what percent range?
95% - 119%
Class 2 BMI growth curve is at what percent range?
120-139%
Class three BMI growth curve is at what percent?
> 140%
Class 2 & 3 on the BMI growth curve are considered what?
severe obesity
What are the 3 syndromic disorders that contribute to childhood obesity?
Prader Willi, Bardet-Biedl, Cohen
What are are childhood obesity related genetic syndromes that present with dysmorphic features, delayed puberty, short stature, or developmental delays?
syndromic disorders (Prader Willi, Bardet-Biedl, Cohen)
What are the 3 endocrine disorders that contribute to childhood obesity?
hypothyroidism, Cushing’s, GH deficiency
Children with these obesity related disorders will present with hypogonadism and short stature?
endocrine (hypothyroidism, Cushing’s, GH deficiency)
Children with this disorder present with acanthosis nigricans as young as age 3; have an A1C 5.7-6.4; can be treated with metformin
pre-diabetes
The most common lab presentation in children with dyslipidemia includes these two findings?
high triglycerides and low HDL
This obesity comorbidity presents with hip or knee px without trauma; cannot bear weight; limited external rotation?
slipped-cap femoral epiphysis
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a comorbid condition of obesity in children. What are the NML levels of ALT in male and female children?
normal ATL is <22 for females & <26 for males
This obesity related comorbidity presents with severe headache; papilledema on fundoscopic and vision changes; & the TX is to lower pressure in eyes?
pseudo cerebri
