Tackling childhood obesity in the clinic. Dr. Dusty Narducci speaks to Dr. Caitlyn Mooney. Ep #465

Childhood obesity is a prevalent problem but perhaps not as commonly addressed in doctors’ appointments due to a variety of reasons. Dr. Dusty Marie Narducci, MD speaks with Dr. Caitlyn Mooney, MD on the AMSSM Sports Medcast all about childhood obesity. In part one of their conversation, Dr. Narducci tackles the following questions: · Why is it important to know about childhood obesity? · What defines obesity, and what causes it in children? · What are BMI z-scores, and how much can clinicians rely on BMI as a measurement? · What are the comorbidities of obesity in childhood and adolescents? · What are the musculoskeletal implications of obesity? · What is the prognosis of childhood obesity? Related Articles and Links: BMI Z-Score and Percentile Calculator: https://www.bcm.edu/bodycomplab/BMIapp/BMI-calculator-kids.html BMI Percentile Calculator for Child and Teen https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/bmi/calculator.html Boutelle KN, Rhee KE, Liang J, et al. Effect of Attendance of the Child on Body Weight, Energy Intake, and Physical Activity in Childhood Obesity Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr 2017; 171:622. US Preventive Services Task Force, Grossman DC, Bibbins-Domingo K, et al. Screening for Obesity in Children and Adolescents: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA 2017; 317:2417.

Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Expert panel on integrated guidelines for cardiovascular health and risk reduction in children and adolescents: summary report. Pediatrics 2011; 128 Suppl 5:S213