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Obesity in Children

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Obesity in Children Evaluation

The evaluation of obesity in a child begins with a history and physical examination.

Physical findings of obesity in children may include:

Weight more than 25 percent greater than normal for height

Tests that may be used to evaluate obesity in children include:

Serum cholesterol level
Triglyceride level
HDL level
LDL level
Fasting blood glucose
Glucose tolerance testing
Urinalysis
BMI measurement
Thyroid profile

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Related Conditions

Children's health
Type 1 diabetes

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Last Updated: Sep 2, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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