Child and Adolescent Obesity

Question 1

obesity in childhood and adolescence is associated with..

Answer 1

adulthood obesity

Question 2

what is the chance of developing obesity if one parent has it?

Answer 2

50%

Question 3

what is the chance of developing obesity if two parents have it?

Answer 3

80%

Question 4

obesity is important because..

Answer 4

its a determining factor later in life

Question 5

BMI percentile used when defining obesity in children and adolescents

Answer 5

• 85-94th percentile: overweight
• > or equal to 95th percentile: obesity

Question 6

prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents

Answer 6

• 20.3% of 6-11 year olds > than or equal to 95th percentile
• 21.2% of 12-19 year olds > than or equal to 95th percentile

Question 7

prevalence to obesity in adults

Answer 7

• 71% of population in overweight or obese category
• 42% of population in obese category

Question 8

psychological and social disturbances in children/adolescents with obesity

Answer 8

• quality of life low than kids without obesity
• miss school more often
• report imipaired