NMCSD Pediatrics Clinic Obesity Quality Improvement Project

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Pediatric Obesity Awareness Quiz

Test your knowledge about childhood obesity and its associated health risks. This quiz is designed to educate and inform about the importance of recognizing and addressing obesity in children.

Key topics covered include:

Health risks associated with obesity
Screening guidelines for children
Understanding BMI classifications
The collective responsibility of caregivers and community members

5 Questions1 MinutesCreated by HealthyHeart101

It is important to screen for obesity

Only in children who appear overweight

every three years at 2 years old, then every other year starting at 10 years old

Every child, age 2 years and above

Only in children with parents who have cardio metabolic risk factors

In children, an overweight BMI is

Any child who weighs more than 100 pounds at 12 years old

Any BMI greater than 19 kg/m^2

A BMI greater than the 85th percentile for age

In children, an obese BMI is

A BMI greater than the 95th percentile and above

A BMI greater than the 90th percentile and above

A BMI greater than the 99th percentile and above

Who has the responsibility to ensure children live a happy and healthy life with a well balanced diet and regular physical activity?

NMCSD Pediatrics Clinic Obesity Quality Improvement Project

Pediatric Obesity Awareness Quiz

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