2006
DOI: 10.1542/peds.2005-2801
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Identifying Risk for Obesity in Early Childhood

Abstract: The data from this study indicate that children with BMIs > 85th percentile, as well as with BMIs in the high reference range are more likely than children whose BMI is < 50th percentile to continue to gain weight and reach overweight status by adolescence. Pediatricians can be confident in counseling parents to begin to address the at-risk child's eating and activity patterns rather than delaying in hopes that overweight and the patterns that support it will resolve themselves in due course. Identifying child… Show more

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“…35 Flawed weight classification in childhood can set in motion lifelong distorted perceptions of what is acceptable, contributing to adolescent and adult obesity. 36,37 Rising rates of youth obesity theoretically account for a reduction of between two and five years in average lifespan, 38,39 and are expected to shorten overall life expectancy in the U.S. for the first time in two centuries. 38 Timely diagnosis of abnormal weight status for children is critical, and prevention efforts are challenging, given that many parents of obese children are unlikely to initiate action to prevent obesity 1) if weight is not perceived as a problem, or 2) if the link between current and future adverse health outcomes is not appreciated.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…35 Flawed weight classification in childhood can set in motion lifelong distorted perceptions of what is acceptable, contributing to adolescent and adult obesity. 36,37 Rising rates of youth obesity theoretically account for a reduction of between two and five years in average lifespan, 38,39 and are expected to shorten overall life expectancy in the U.S. for the first time in two centuries. 38 Timely diagnosis of abnormal weight status for children is critical, and prevention efforts are challenging, given that many parents of obese children are unlikely to initiate action to prevent obesity 1) if weight is not perceived as a problem, or 2) if the link between current and future adverse health outcomes is not appreciated.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Child overweight and obesity is a global health epidemic that has long-term consequences for healthcare costs and society's overall well-being and productivity [1][2][3]. Overweight and obesity is commonly thought to be a public health concern for wealthy nations, and in particular, the well-documented case of the United States (U.S.) has led the way in the international obesity crisis.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[1][2][3][4] Children who become overweight/obese during this time have a fivefold increased risk of being overweight/obese adults. 4 Furthermore, evidence suggests that dietary preferences are established during this time and track into adulthood.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%