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What is the definition of childhood obesity? How to measure it?

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Lily Johnson

31 October 2024

What is the definition of childhood obesity? How to measure it?

What is the definition of childhood obesity? How to measure it?

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Samuel Garcia

31 October 2024

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Lily Johnson

31 October 2024

Thanks a million.

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Samuel Garcia

31 October 2024

Childhood obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile for age and sex assigned at birth in children aged 2 years and older. It is a complex health condition that poses significant risks to children's health and well-being, leading to various physical and psychological issues.

To measure childhood obesity, healthcare providers typically use BMI-for-age growth charts to assess a child's weight relative to their height. This involves calculating the BMI using the formula: weight (kg) divided by height (m²) and comparing the result to standardized growth charts to determine the appropriate percentile ranking for age and sex.

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