Childhood Obesity and Adolescent Obesity:
Here at EndofObesity.com we are concerned with the well being of today’s children. This page is specifically designed to inform you about the diagnosis of childhood obesity, the causes, effects, and treatments available.
Childhood Obesity can be controlled and prevented. Childhood Obesity and Adolescent Obesity is a serious issue with many health and social consequences that often continue into adulthood. Implementing Obesity prevention programs and getting a better understanding of the various treatments for childhood Obesity is an important factor in controlling the obesity epidemic.
Parents of Obese Children are concerned about their child's weight and how it affects their life. They look for specific answers for prevention and treatment options. Unfortunately, the state of the science is a lot less precise than we would like. Researchers are busy trying to find the best solution for the prevention of Childhood Obesity. In many cases, common sense works well. In situations where there are serious health, psychological or social problems, parents should seek out the best possible advice from an Obesity Specialist.
Diagnosis of Childhood Obesity:
In the diagnosis of childhood obesity and adolescence obesity, the terms "obese" and "overweight" often are used interchangeably. Technically, "obesity" is the upper end of "overweight."
Obesity is clinically diagnosed as:
Greater than 90th percentile for weight for given height; or
Greater than or equal to the 95th percentile Body Mass Index (BMI), age and sex specific.
The gold standard is becoming the Body Mass Index (BMI), since this is also used for adults.
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