Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
What BMI categorizes obesity?
A
Over the 98th centile.
2
Q
Obese children are usually above which centile for height?
A
The 50th centile
3
Q
Children who are obese and have learning difficulties are likely to have an underlying cause, what is it?
A
Prader-Willi
4
Q
What drug do we give and what does it do?
A
Orlistat. Reduces absorption of dietary fat
