Classification of Overweight and Obesity by BMI,
Classification of Overweight and Obesity by BMI,
Classification of Overweight and Obesity by BMI,
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Pediatric <strong>Overweight</strong> Screen<strong>BMI</strong> > 95%<strong>Overweight</strong><strong>BMI</strong> 85-94%At risk <strong>of</strong>overweight<strong>BMI</strong> < 85%Not at risk <strong>of</strong>overweightFamily history Blood pressureLarge change in <strong>BMI</strong> Weight concernsChronic illness (asthma, diabetes, etc)YesNoIn-depthmedicalassessmentNote in chartPatient educationReturn next year for reevaluationReturn nextyear for screenSource: Himes <strong>and</strong> Dietz, American Journal <strong>of</strong> Clinical Nutrition, 1994.2 – 7 years old 7 years or older<strong>BMI</strong>85-94%<strong>BMI</strong>> 95%<strong>BMI</strong>85-94%<strong>BMI</strong>> 95%Complications*Complication*NoYesNoYesWeightMaintenanceWeight LossWeightMaintenanceWeight LossComplications* such as mild hypertension, dyslipidemia, <strong>and</strong> insulin resistance. Source: Barlow <strong>and</strong> Dietz, AAP, 1998.
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