Obesity in Children

Obesity in Children

Introduction

Obesity is generally defined by a weight representing over 20% of healthy weight, which is calculated according to body mass index (weight / height). In children 0-36 months, using the growth curve to see if weight is excessive or too low.

Curve of the boys from 0 to 36 months

Curve for girls from 0 to 36 months

The body mass index (BMI), as measured for adults, is not adequate for children and adolescents since the breakdown of fatty tissues is evolving during growth and is not the same for boys and girls. An index was developed specifically for ...