Defining overweight and obesity in children
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| Defining overweight and obesity in children : Obesity means weighing more than what is healthy for a given height. Obesity is a serious, chronic disease. It can lead to other health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Obesity is becoming much more common in childhood. Most often, it begins between the ages of 5 and 6 years and in adolescence. Child health experts recommend that children be screened for obesity at age 2 years. If needed, they should be referred to weight management programs. | |
| Review Date: 31/07/2024 | Updated By: Updated by: Charles I. Schwartz, MD, FAAP, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, General Pediatrician at PennCare for Kids, Phoenixville, PA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. |