Pediatric Obesity

Question 1

BMI

Answer 1

Height/weight squared

Question 2

Weight percentile to be considered overweight in kids

Answer 2

85-94%

Question 3

Goal weight loss in overweight kids ages 2-18

Answer 3

Goal is to maintain weight rather than lose due to linear growth (they will grow into a healthier percentile); exception is comorbidities. If Cormorb, ages 12-18 should aim for gradual weight loss, while younger kids should maintain or grow slowly.

Question 4

Pace of weight loss for obese child ages 6-11

Answer 4

1 lb/ month

Question 5

Pace of weight loss for obese adolescent

Answer 5

2 lbs/week

For Child ages 6-11 and severely obese (greater than 99th percentile), then 2 lbs/week

Question 6

Adolescent criteria for bariatric surgery

Answer 6

> 120th % of 95th percentile and co morbidity OR >140th of 95th