Obesity, Overweight, and Dyslipidemia in Children and Adolescents

Table of Contents

1. OBESITY, OVERWEIGHT, AND DYSLIPIDEMIA IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
2. DEFINITIONS
3. BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)
4. EPIDEMIOLOGY
5. ETIOLOGY
6. ASSESSMENT
   1. History
   2. Physical exam
   3. Other Screening Tools
7. CO-MORBIDITIES
8. HYPERLIPIDEMIA
9. DIET AND EXERCISE RECOMMENDATIONS
10. PHARMACOLOGIC INTERVENTIONS
11. REFERRING TO SUBSPECIALISTS
12. TAKE HOME POINTS
13. RESOURCES & REFERENCES
14. ABOUT THE MODULE

ASSESSMENT

In addition to measurement, an appropriate assessment of obesity and overweight requires a thorough history, a complete physical exam, and appropriate screening for co-morbidities.