Overweight and Obesity

Question 1

T/F Parental obesity correlates with a higher risk for obesity in their children

Answer 1

T

Question 2

IUGR with early infant catch-up growth is associated with development of

Answer 2

1) Central adiposity 2) Cardiovascular risk

Question 3

Criterion for obesity

Answer 3

Children >2 years old with BMI ≥ 95th percentile

Question 4

Criterion for overweight

Answer 4

Children >2 years old with BMI between 85th and 95th percentiles

Question 5

Typical fast food meal can contain ___kcal and ___g fat

Answer 5

2000, 84

Question 6

Sleeping pattern that can increase risk for weight gain and obesity

Answer 6

Chronic partial sleep loss

Question 7

Hormonal changes in short sleep duration that contributes to weight gain and obesity

Answer 7

1) Decreased leptin 2) Increased ghrelin (= increased hunger and appetite)

Question 8

Components of metabolic syndrome

Answer 8

1) Central obesity 2) Htn 3) Glucose intolerance 4) Hyperlipidemia

Question 9

Indications for evaluation of possible medical causes of obesity (2)

Answer 9

1) Poor linear growth 2) Rapid changes in weight gain

Question 10

Normal lab values for recommended tests for obesity: Glucose

Answer 10

<110mg/dL

Question 11

Normal lab values for recommended tests for obesity: HbA1c

Answer 11

<5.7%

Question 12

Normal lab values for recommended tests for obesity: Total cholesterol

Answer 12

<170mg/dL

Question 13

Normal lab values for recommended tests for obesity: LDL

Answer 13

<110mg/dL

Question 14

Normal lab values for recommended tests for obesity: HDL

Answer 14

<35mg/dL

Question 15

Normal lab values for recommended tests for obesity: TAG, 2-15 y/o

Answer 15

<100

Question 16

Normal lab values for recommended tests for obesity: TAG 15-19

Answer 16

<125

Question 17

Bariatric surgery should only be considered in children with

Answer 17

1) Complete or near-complete skeletal maturity 2) BMI ≥40 3) Medical complication resulting from obesity AFTER failing 6 mos multidisciplinary wt management program